The Colorado Court of Appeals in Denver has ruled that a jury should decide the accuracy of a State Farm database that was used to determine the reasonableness of medical charges for an auto injury.

That unanimous finding last week by a three-judge panel overturned a trial court summary judgment the insurer obtained in the case of a woman who was injured in 2001. The case now goes back for trial.

A State Farm spokesperson, May Martinez Hendershot, said the firm is “disappointed with the court's decision and we are exploring our legal options. We believe the bill review process we used is in compliance with department of insurance regulations, the no-fault law and even our own policies.”

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