Employer Can Hale Auto Liability Carrier Into Court to Answer for Subrogation Claim

A Delaware court ruled that the state could exercise jurisdiction over an automotive liability insurance carrier as a defendant to an employer’s claim for payment of its subrogation lien. Case: P.J. Fitzpatrick v. Stowell, No.  N16C-12-234 ALR, 10/16/2017. Facts: Lance Stowell worked for P.J. Fitzpatrick and suffered injuries in a car accident caused by Seymour Kurland. Stowell received workers' compensation benefits in the amount of $8,213.52 after the accident. Stowell also filed a personal injury action against Kurland that was eventually settled for $7...