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When Is It Too Late For A UM/UIM Carrier To Intervene In The Underlying Litigation?

Eric and Erwin Lopez were hurt when a negligent and underinsured driver hit their car.  They sued the driver.  As discovery progressed, Eric and Erwin convinced the driver to settle.  However, they would not give the negligent driver a release.  Instead, they offered the driver a Covenant Not to Execute against him in excess of his bodily injury liability limits.  The negligent and underinsured driver accepted.  The bodily injury liability limits were paid and the Covenant provided.  However, … [Read more...]