Allen v. Rupard

COZORT, Judge.

On 26 June 1987, plaintiff Steve Allen was injured when the truck he was driving collided with a truck operated by Stamy Rupard. The negligence of Mr. Rupard is not at issue in this appeal; he tendered the policy limits of his liability insurance coverage to the plaintiff. Plaintiff applied to the trial court for a determination of the distribution of the $25,000 settlement proceeds from the defendant’s liability insurance carrier. The trial court awarded $12,500 to the plaintiff and $12,500 to Pilot Freight Carriers [hereinafter Pilot], plaintiff’s employer, and Protective…