Legal Opinion · Concurring in part, dissenting in part

Joseph v. Inter-Ocean Insurance Agency, Inc.

Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands

Decided September 25, 2013No. S. Ct. Civil No. 2011-0111Published

1Concurring in part, dissenting in partSwan, Associate Justice

Inter-Ocean Insurance, Inc. brought suit against Camira Joseph seeking reimbursement for damages the insurer paid arising from an accident caused by Joseph’s then 18 year old brother. I agree with the majority that Inter-Ocean’s payments relating to these injuries were mandated by the Virgin Islands Compulsory Insurance Clause. However, I disagree with the majority and would find that Inter-Ocean is entitled to subrogation. Therefore, I would affirm the trial court’s grant of summary judgment.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

During the times relevant to this matter, Camira Joseph (“Joseph”)…

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