Eisinger v. Robinson

McGEE, Judge.

Robert J. Eisinger, Jr. (plaintiff) filed suit against Kenneth R. Robinson (defendant) on 19 July 2000 for damages arising from a 14 October 1998 automobile collision. Nationwide Insurance (Nationwide) provided underinsured motorists (UIM) coverage in the amount of $100,000 and Discovery Insurance (Discovery) provided primary coverage. Discovery tendered its full coverage in the amount of $25,000 on 7 August 2000, without filing an answer. Nationwide was notified of the tender of the primary coverage by letter on 9 August 2000. Nationwide did not advance any funds to plaintiff.…