Himes v. Safeway Insurance

OPINION

BARKER, Presiding Judge.

¶ 1 We examine in this opinion 1 the burden of proof and legal standard applicable in determining to what extent a Damron/Morris agreement 2 represents a reasonable settlement that is binding on an insurer.

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¶ 2 Holly Castaño (“Castaño”) was severely injured in an automobile accident. Without attempting to fully describe her injuries, we note that Castaño suffered a diffuse axonal injury to her brain which resulted in spastic quadreparesis. 3 She has no use of her left arm or leg. She can slightly move her right leg and has limited use of her right arm. She has…