Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Kentucky
Medical Bills
I recieved a letter in regards to going to court being sued by an hospital. What does it mean when it says ''Notice to dismiss for lack of prosecution'' ang ''...why the action listed herein should not be dismissed at the cost of the plantoiff for the reason that no pretrial step has been taken in the past year.'' Does this mean I heve to go??
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Medical Bills
Based on your post, it appears that you were sued a year or more
ago concerning a medical bill. Then the lawyer for the hospital
did nothing to resolve the suit -- at least nothing the court
could see. As a result, the court is invoking Civil Rule 77.02, which
allows the court to dismiss actions which are not being followed up
on by the party who brought it.
If the hospital takes some action -- asks for a trial date, whatever -- the
court will likely allow the case to stay on the docket.