Independent Fire Insurance Co. v. Rogers

Appellant, Independent Fire Insurance Company (Independent) appeals a final summary judgment finding it liable under a settlement agreement. We affirm.

Appellee, Melinda Rogers (Rogers), is the personal representative of an estate. The decedent died in a fire caused by Independent’s insured, on premises insured by Independent.

In her motion for summary judgment, Rogers alleged that her attorney and the attorney for Independent had entered into a settlement agreement for $10,000. She further alleged that relying on that settlement agreement she did not file a cause of action, ultimately allowing…