Schmidt v. Leppert

Opinion of the Court by

Justice MINTON.

Brian Schmidt, an Indiana resident, admits that he negligently caused an automobile accident in Kentucky injuring Harold C. Leppert Jr. As a result of that accident, Leppert’s no fault insurance carrier, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, paid $4,201.85 in basic reparation benefits (BRB) for Leppert’s injuries and medical expenses.

Nationwide conceded that Schmidt’s automobile liability insurance carrier, American Family Insurance Company, was not responsible for reimbursing the BRB already paid because American Family did not conduct business in…