Sorge v. National Car Rental System, Inc.

This case presents the following issue for review: Is an injured party "made whole" such that her subrogated insurers may seek reimbursement from her when the injured party receives compensation in a settlement agreement covering all of her losses, less the amount corresponding to her contributory negligence? We hold that such a settlement agreement *55does make an injured party whole and thus allows her subrogated insurers to seek reimbursement from her. Hence, we affirm the decision of the court of appeals.

The following facts are not in dispute. The plaintiff, Diane M. Sorge (Sorge), was…