Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company v. Michael S. Bradford

MAIN, Justice.

Pennsylvania- National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company (“Penn National”) was sued by Jacob T. Walker, an employee of its named insured; seeking underinsured-motorist (“UIM”) benefits following an automobile accident. After settling the claims against it, Penn National filed a cross-claim against Michael S. Bradford, the alleged tortfeasor, asserting a subrogation theory of recovery. The trial court dismissed the cross-claim on the ground that it was barred by the statute of limitations, and Penn National appealed. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

I. Facts and…