[bmom and adoptm]

O.K. this is the deal. Last night G called me crying after talking on the phone with the adoptive mom. G delivered in March 2003 and released her infant for adoption. The state of CA who is 14 billion in debt most graciously paid for G's medical bills except that G received an anesthesiologist bill for $1300. The bill has gone unpaid and now G is in collection. It is possible that the anesthesiologist may have told the birthmother (while she was in labor) that she would be responsible for that bill. G doesn't really remember. If you think about it...these MD's have to pay huge malpractice premiums and it would make sense that they could
refuse to accept the reduced Medi-Cal payment for their services.
Anyway, the adoptparents have been aware of this situation for at least 7 months. Their response has been...we are not legally responsible for this bill. They are probably right...as far as "legally responsible," but what about morally responsible? What do you think?
Don't forget who has the stretch marks?