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· 11/7/1989

Leader National Insurance v. Torres

Citations

  • 779 P.2d 722
  • 113 Wash. 2d 366

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • recognizing that an “overwhelming majority of states” allows a sub-rogation action if the tortfeasor knew of the insurer’s subrogation interest prior to the release
  • recognizing that an \overwhelming majority of states\ allows a subrogation action if the tortfeasor knew of the insurer's subrogation interest prior to the release
  • discussing the equities of placing the loss of subrogation rights on the tortfeasor or insured
  • discussing the equities of placing the loss of subrogation rights on the tortfeasor or insured
  • acceptance of CR 68 offer of judgment prejudiced insurer's subrogation right and insurer could pursue reimbursement from insured once insured was fully compensated
  • decision regarding consolidation will be reversed only upon a showing of abuse of discretion and resulting prejudice

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Judges: Dolliver

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