Carroll v. Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Ass'n

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

In this equitable garnishment action, the circuit court granted summary judgment, allowing Michael Carroll to recover $150,000 from the Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (MIRMA) as the insurer for the City of Stanberry. MIRMA appeals, contending the court incorrectly applied the law in determining it was obligated to pay on a claim that was submitted untimely.

Factual and PROCEDURAL History

On October 8, 1999, Michael Carroll was injured in a vehicular collision that occurred when he ran a stop sign in Stanber-ry, Missouri (“City”). On November…