Legal Opinion
Sherer v. Linginfelter
Tennessee Supreme Court
Decided July 14, 2000PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court 1
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2Opinion of the Court · HolderHolder, J.
in which ANDERSON, C.J. and DROWOTA, BIRCH, and BARKER, JJ„ joined.
We granted this appeal to determine whether an insurer’s right of subrogation under Tenn.Code Ann. § 56-7-1204 extends to damages for enhanced injuries received by the insured as the result of another tortfeasor’s actions. We conclude that the subrogation right of the insurer is limited to the injuries for which the insurer has made payment. We affirm the Court of Appeals.
Teal Sherer sustained serious injuries as the result of a one-car accident. Ms. Sher er was a passenger in the vehicle involved in the accident. Ray…
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