Manning v. Fletcher

MEYER, Justice.

In this case, we decide whether an insurance company’s underinsured motorist coverage obligation can be reduced by payments made to the injured insured pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act. We conclude that it can be so reduced.

On 13 March 1985 plaintiff Arthur Manning was injured in an automobile accident during the course and scope of his employment. Plaintiff and his wife, Lugene Manning, brought suit against defendant Clarence Fletcher. At the time of the accident, Fletcher had liability insurance with State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $25,000, and…