Herring v. Rabun Trucking Co.

Smith, Judge.

Appellant Herring, following a collision between his vehicle and one allegedly operated negligently by agents of Rabun Trucking Company, sued Rabun. Because at the time of the accident the Rabun vehicle was registered with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) as a motor common carrier, appellant likewise filed a direct action against Rabun’s insurer, Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Company, pursuant to Code § 68-612. The policy issued by Empire extended coverage up to $100,000 per person, thus exceeding the $25,000 per-person minimum which PSC rules require carriers like…