Legal Opinion

Thompson v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Court of Appeals of Oregon

Decided May 9, 2001No. 16-99-06498; A108055PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

*210WOLLHEIM, J.

In this underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage dispute, the parties disagree as to how attorney fees and costs incurred in prosecuting a third-party liability action are to be credited against plaintiffs UIM coverage. We dismiss the appeal because we conclude that we lack jurisdiction.

Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred during the course and scope of her employment. Plaintiff received workers’ compensation benefits from SAIF in the amount of $28,261.24. Plaintiff also received a $30,000 settlement in a third-party tort action against the driver of the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Russell v. SheahanOregon Supreme Court · 1996
  2. Rauda v. Oregon Roses, Inc.Oregon Supreme Court · 1999

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Stricklin v. FlavelCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 2002
  2. Varde v. Run! Day Camp For Dogs, LLCCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 2021
  3. Thompson v. State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 2001

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