National Union Fire Insurance Company v. Marty

Pope, Judge.

Plaintiff/appellee was injured in a collision involving a motor common carrier. The collision occurred in Ocala, Florida. Plaintiff filed suit in the State Court of Fulton County against the driver of the truck, a Georgia resident, the owner of the truck, Wingate/Taylor Maid Transportation, Inc., a Delaware Corporation and its liability insurer, defendant/appellant National Union Fire Insurance Company. Plaintiff’s action against National Union was premised on OCGA §§ 46-7-12 and 46-7-58, which provide for direct prejudgment actions against liability insurers of motor common…