Klym v. Nida

Plaintiff appeals as of right from the order of summary judgment that fixed defendant St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company’s liability at a maximum of $10,000. This action arose from a boating accident. Thea Marie Sigmann was struck by a speedboat while waiting to water ski, resulting in the amputation of her left leg. She filed suit against the boat operator (Paul Nida), the boat retailer (James Klym, doing business as Custom Speed Marine, plaintiff herein), the boat manufacturer and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Ms. Sigmann obtained a mediation award of $500,000, Nida…