· 11/7/1989
Leader National Insurance v. Torres
Citations
- 779 P.2d 722
- 113 Wash. 2d 366
How courts have described this case
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- 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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