In a matter of first impression, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas addressed whether medical bills related to an out-of-state medical provider’s work are subject to a reduction under the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.

In a recent ruling, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judge Alan Hertzberg agreed with the plaintiff that, because the doctor who performed her surgery isn’t a Pennsylvania licensed provider, the jury’s past medical expense award isn’t subject to reduction under the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.