Case ID: or-app_69/html/0204-01.html
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Argued and submitted June 15,
    affirmed in part, reversed in part July 11,
    reconsideration denied August 31, petition for review denied October 9,1984 (298 Or 68)
    ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL et al, Respondents, v. DALTON, Respondent, LINN COUNTY, Appellant, CITY OF ALBANY, Respondent.
    
    (82-1234; CA A29922)
    684 P2d 34
    Allison Smith, Albany, argued the cause for appellant. With her on the brief was Jackson L. Frost, District Attorney, Albany.
    Gary E. Norman, Albany, argued the cause for respondents Albany General Hospital, Albany Anesthesia, P.C. and Mid-Valley Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. With him on the brief was Scott & Norman, Albany.
    Merle A. Long, Albany, waived appearance for respondent City of Albany.
    
      No appearance for respondent Michael P. Dalton.
    Before Gillette, Presiding Judge, and Van Hoomissen and Young, Judges.
    PER CURIAM
   PER CURIAM

This was an action brought by plaintiffs against, inter alia, defendant Linn County for medical services rendered in treating defendant Dalton for injuries that he sustained in a gunfight with defendant City of Albany’s police officers. Only Linn County appeals the resulting judgment, challenging (1) the trial court’s determination that it is responsible and (2) the award of prejudgment interest. On appeal, we affirm the trial court’s determination that the county is responsible for the medical expenses incurred. Bd of Higher Educ. v. Wash. Co., 52 Or App 369, 629 P2d 373, rev den 291 Or 368 (1981); Rogue Valley Memorial Hosp. v. Jackson Cty., 52 Or App 357, 629 P2d 377, rev den 291 Or 368 (1981). The portion of the judgment awarding prejudgment interest is reversed. See Seton v. Hoyt, 34 Or 266, 55 P 967 (1899).

Affirmed in part; reversed in part. 
      
       Judgment was taken by default against defendant Dalton. Defendant City of Albany was found not responsible for the medical services.