Ricke v. Progressive Specialty Insurance Co.

OPINION

PETERSON, Judge.

On appeal from a summary judgment, an underinsured motorist (UIM) carrier argues that its insured was not entitled to settle her claims against all defendants and then claim UIM benefits based on a later stipulation to liability and damages because the settlement payment equaled her total damages. We affirm.

FACTS

Respondent Darla Ricke was a passenger in a motor vehicle owned and operated by Shane Lokken when the vehicle collided with a motor vehicle owned by John Olson and driven by Erie Olson. Ricke sued Lokken, John Olson, and two establishments that had served liquor…