THIRINGER v. AMERICAN MOTORS INS.

No. 45454.

91 Wn.2d 215 (1978)

588 P.2d 191

HENRY M. THIRINGER, Respondent, v. AMERICAN MOTORS INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

December 21, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lukins, Annis, Bastine, McKay & Van Marter, P.S., by Robert G. Beaumier, Jr., and Eugene I. Annis, for appellant.

Randall & Danskin, by Nancy E. Horgan, for respondent.


ROSELLINI, J.

We are asked to determine the priorities, as between an insurer and its insured, in the proceeds of a settlement effected by the insured with the party responsible for his injuries.

At the time of the automobile accident in which the insured (respondent/cross-appellant) was injured, he carried a policy of insurance issued by the appellant (referred to hereafter as the insurer) which, in addition to other coverage, contained a provision for "Personal...

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