A father and son have recovered a total of $80,000 after being injured in a collision with another vehicle.
Facts and Allegations
James Misenheimer alleged that he was driving his vehicle with his son Spencer as a front-seat passenger when they were injured in a collision with a motor vehicle driven by Frederick Sloan.
The Misenheimers sued Mr. Sloan for negligence.
Mr. Sloan's insurance carrier tendered the $50,000 policy limits to the Misenheimers. They then pursued an underinsured motorist claim against their own insurer, Government Employees Insurance Company.
Result
Prior to trial, the case settled via mediation, with GEICO agreeing to pay $15,000 to each of the Misenheimers.
The case is Misenheimer v. Sloan, No. 2018-CP-26-00743 (S.C. Ct. Com. Pl. Horry Co. Feb. 7, 2019). Attorneys involved include: John H. Price Jr.; John Price Law Firm, LLC; for Spencer Misenheimer, James Misenheimer. Charles J. Hupfer Jr.; King, Love & Hupfer, LLC; Florence, SC for Goverment Employees Insurance Co.
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Steven A. Meyerowitz
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