RAHWAY HOSP. v. HORIZON BLUE CROSS

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Anthony P. LaRocco, Newark, argued the cause for appellant (Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, attorneys; Eric Tunis, of counsel; Mr. Tunis and Thomas Weisert, on the brief).

James P. Flynn, Newark, argued the cause for respondent Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Epstein, Becker & Green, attorneys; Mr. Flynn, of counsel; Shiela A. Woolson, on the brief).

Denise M. Illes, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (Peter C. Harvey, Attorney General, attorney; Patrick DeAlmeida, Assistant Attorney General, of counsel; Ms. Illes, on the brief).

James A. Robertson argued the cause for amicus curiae New Jersey Hospital Association (Kalison, McBride, Jackson & Murphy, attorneys; Andrew F. McBride, III, of counsel; Mr. McBride, Mr. Robertson and John J. Deno, on the brief).

Before Judges LEFELT, ALLEY and FALCONE.