Sheppard v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.

Smith, Judge.

Connie Sheppard was injured in an automobile collision while operating a vehicle insured by State Farm, and she elected to receive medical expense benefits under that policy. Sheppard and her husband then brought a claim against the tortfeasor and obtained a recovery under an agreement settling those claims. Pursuant to the terms of its policy, State Farm sought reimbursement from Sheppard of the amounts paid to her as medical expenses. Sheppard refused to reimburse State Farm, and State Farm then instituted this action against her. The parties filed cross-motions for partial…