National Union Fire Insurance v. Sorrow

Pope, Judge.

Plaintiff George.T. Sorrow brought suit against defendant Frito Lay, Inc., and its employee James T. Gibson for injuries he allegedly received when he was involved in a collision with a step van owned and operated by Frito Lay and driven by Gibson. Pursuant to OCGA §§ 46-7-12 (e) and 46-7-58 (e), which provide for direct prejudgment actions against liability insurers of motor common carriers and motor contract carriers, respectively, Sorrow also named National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. (National Union), Frito Lay’s liability insurer, as a party defendant to…