Sibson v. Farmers Insurance Group

OPINION

By the Court, Zenoff, C. J.:

Pat Sibson was injured on November 4, 1968 when the car in which she was a passenger was “rear-ended” by an uninsured motorist. Shortly after the collision Pat developed a headache and the next day her neck became stiff. She had X-rays taken and was treated by one Dr. Sonderegger for her then-apparent injuries. The headache lasted about six weeks.

On February 4, 1969 Pat signed a “Trust Agreement and Release in Full of All Claims and Rights” wherein, for a consideration of $2,500 and medical benefits for a one-year period, Pat released Farmers Insurance Group…