Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

Bill from 1999

We received a letter on 6/22/07 from a collection agency stating we owed $118 for a hospital visit by my husband's daughter on 3/4/1999. She did not live with us but my husband was required to provide medical coverage until she turned 18 which was on 3/30/1999. He was also required to split any expenses not covered with his ex-wife 55% & 45% respectively. We knew nothing of this visit and received no bill or notification of any kind until the letter arrived. Are we obligated to pay this bill which is over 8 years old? If we are, can we send a copy of the court order and our 55% and fulfill our obligation?


Asked on 6/28/07, 10:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: Bill from 1999

I think collection would be barred by the statute of limitations. The cause of action for the bill would have accrued when the bill was unpaid in March 30, 1999. The collection agency would have had until March 30, 2003 to collect by filing suit. I don't think they may even retain it on a credit report as of this date since it is over 7 years old.

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Answered on 6/30/07, 4:06 pm


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