Farmers Insurance v. American Fire & Casualty Insurance

In a per curiam opinion, we reversed and remanded with instructions to enter judgment for plaintiff, Farmers Insurance Company (Farmers). 114 Or App 435, 833 P2d 1382 (1992). Defendant American Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. (American) petitions for review. We treat the petition as one for reconsideration. ORAP 9.15(1). We allow the petition, withdraw our opinion and affirm.

In 1988, cars driven by Bradetich and Grieneeks collided. Snyder, a passenger in Bradetich’s car, was injured. Bradetich’s insurer, Farmers, paid $12,867.97 in PIP benefits to Snyder and requested reimbursement from…