Lovelace v. Webster

THIGPEN, Judge.

Beverly Webster sued Margaret Lovelace for damages, alleging that Lovelace had negligently and wantonly operated her motor vehicle, thereby causing Webster damage and injuries. Inter alia, Webster alleged that while she was a customer in a beauty salon, Lovelace negligently drove her vehicle into the salon, striking and injuring Webster.

Lovelace’s insurance carrier, Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate), attempted to negotiate a settlement with Webster, and, in advance of a settlement or judgment, it paid Webster for certain expenses. The amount advanced by Allstate for medical…