Woodstock v. Evanoff

ROSE, Justice.

FACTS

Plaintiff-appellant, Leonard Woodstock, asked damages in a suit against defendant-appellee, George Evanoff, Jr., for injuries allegedly received when their vehicles col*1133lided. The plaintiff was hauling produce under a lease with a freight carrier, Pirkle Refrigerator Freight Lines, who had liability coverage with Allstate, and which policy furnished liability protection for the plaintiff.

After the accident, Allstate, acting through its agent, entered into negotiations with defendant, Evanoff, to settle the claim of Evanoff against Woodstock. These negotiations were…