Ramsey v. Woolwine

By Judge Robert p. Doherty, Jr.

Plaintiff Ramsey filed his negligence action against Defendant Woolwine, an uninsured motorist, and obtained personal service on her. Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, Plaintiffs uninsured motorist carrier, itself having been served with a copy of the Motion for Judgment pursuant to § 38.2-2206(F), responded in a timely manner, in its own name, and denied liability. Defendant Woolwine did not file a responsive pleading. The uninsured motorist carrier settled Plaintiffs claim for $7,200.00, taking a covenant not to sue in return. The insurance…