Oberson v. Federated Mutual Insurance

¶1 Appellant, Federated Mutual Insurance Company (Federated) seeks subrogation against Brian Musselman’s (Musselman) estate for workers’ compensation benefits it paid pursuant to a workers’ compensation claim Musselman made against his Michigan-based employer, International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (International). Respondent, Lori Oberson (Oberson), is Musselman’s sister who serves as the guardian and conservator of Musselman’s estate, as he is incapacitated. Upon her motion, the District Court granted Oberson summary judgment, concluding that Montana law governs this case and…