Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance

It has been judicially established that the negligent operation of a motor vehicle by Blue and Elliott, coupled with the negligent operation of another motor vehicle by Parnell, resulted in injuries to Phillips. The amount of compensation to which he is entitled has been judicially determined. Phillips elected to look to Parnell for compensation. Parnell, as permitted by G.S. 1-240, had Blue and Elliott made parties for contribution. The judgment which Phillips obtained against Parnell also adjudged Blue and Elliott liable to Parnell for their proportionate part of the compensation for which…