Wenrick v. Crater

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

The insured, appellant Rita Wenrick, was injured in a car wreck which was caused by the negligence of the tortfeasor, Paula Crater. Appellant Wenrick was insured by appellee, Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, and made a claim for benefits under the personal injury protection, PIP, coverage of her policy. The insured subsequently filed suit for damages against the tortfeasor. After discovering that the insured would not protect its PIP lien and its right to reimbursement, Hartford filed a complaint in intervention, alleging a lien of $10,824.00. The insured did not…