State ex rel. Sago ex rel. Sago v. O'Brien

PUDLOWSKI, Judge.

This is an action in prohibition to restrain the respondent circuit judge from issuing an order of a separate trial in a combined tort and contract action pending in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County.

The underlying action is based on negligence for the personal injuries suffered by relator in an accident involving two automobiles. Relator initially brought suit against the two drivers, defendants Seeker and Lechner. Subsequently, she amended her petition to join State Farm Mutual (hereinafter State Farm) based on “under-insured” motorist coverage contained in her…