Auto-Owners Insurance v. Employers Insurance of Wausau

On April 7, 1975, Joe Everett suffered injuries when his automobile battery exploded during servicing. Plaintiff, Everett’s automobile insurer, paid Everett $16,013.72 for his injuries pursuant to his no-fault insurance policy. Thereafter, Mr. Everett retained the. law firm of Levenson, Disner, Ruby and Fruitman, P.C. (hereinafter Levenson firm), to prosecute a products-liability action against both the manufacturer and distributor of the battery, Globe-Union Inc. and Sears, Roebuck and Co., respectively. Plaintiff then notified both Globe-Union and Sears as well as their insurance carrier,…