Progressive Max Insurance Co. v. National Car Rental Systems, Inc.

Opinion of the Court by

Justice SCOTT.

This appeal arises from a subrogation dispute regarding basic reparations benefits (BRB) paid by Appellee, National Car Rental Systems, Inc. (National) to a passenger of one of its rental vehicles. After payment, National sought full reimbursement against Appellant, Progressive Max (Progressive), the insurer of the driver of National’s vehicle.

After the Jefferson Circuit Court granted summary judgment in National’s favor, the Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed, holding that (1) Progressive was primarily liable for BRB; and (2) National may pursue its claim…