State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Manuel

WILLIAM A. CULPEPPER, Judge Pro Tern.

This is a suit on a subrogation claim arising out of an automobile accident. The trial court sustained defendant’s exception of the prescription of one year. Plaintiff appealed.

*1066FACTS

On June 7, 1988, a four car collision occurred at an intersection. One of the vehicles was driven by Geral Manuel and insured by State Farm, and another was driven by John McMillan and insured by Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO).

State Farm paid to Manuel his property damage and medical expenses totaling $9,331.50. In connection with these payments, Manuel signed a…