Rice v. Denley

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Michael Rice appeals from a superior court order granting Kimberly Denley’s motion to reduce a settlement agreement to judgment. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

In January 1993 Kimberly Denley and Michael Rice were involved in an automobile accident. As a result of the accident Denley incurred medical expenses, $6,780 of which were paid by her first-party insurer, Colonial Insurance Company of California. Denley thereafter filed a complaint against Rice alleging negligence and seeking compensation for her medical…