A095702 Filed May 8, 2002 Certified for Publication Appeal from Alameda County Superior Court, No. 831580-5, Honorable Judith Ford, Judge. Montie S. Day for Appellant. John L. Fleer, Risé A. Donlon, Fleer, Daugherty Raub for Respondent. HAERLE, J. I. INTRODUCTION This is an appeal from a summary judgment entered in favor of a hospital (Alta Bates) in a quantum meruit action filed against it by appellant Day, an attorney (Day). Alta Bates had filed a hospital lien (see Civ. Code § 3045.1 et seq. (section
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