First National Bank of Louisville v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co.

Theresa Harrison was injured and Ronald E. Harrison was killed when their car collided with that of an uninsured motorist. Theresa and Ronald’s administra-trix, Elizabeth Tinnell, engaged the services of attorney James F. Donoghoe to represent them in their claims against Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, their insurance carrier. Progressive admitted liability under the uninsured-motorist endorsement. Without the knowledge of his clients Donoghoe accepted from Progressive $10,000 in settlement of Theresa’s claim and $9,500 in settlement of the administratrix’s claim. Separate drafts…