Scheideler Ex Rel. Tlusty v. Smith & Associates, Inc.

This appeal concerns the effect of a partial settlement agreement between insureds and their automobile insurance carrier on the insureds' claims against the insurance agent. The Scheideler family had underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage under their policy with General Casualty Company of Wisconsin until their agent, the Smith Agency, mistakenly deleted that coverage. When General Casualty denied the Scheidelers' claim for UIM benefits, the Scheidelers sued General Casualty and the Smith Agency. General Casualty then entered into a partial settlement agreement with the Scheidelers paying them…