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subrogation claim in Delaware

13 Delaware opinions name it 3 courts 1979–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Delaware courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Stevenson v. Swiggettgreen
del · 2010 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018This satisfied a finding that it was highly improbable that Defendant 32 See Stevenson v. Swiggett, 8 A.3d 1200, 1203-4 (Del. 2010) (determining that “record reflects that the Superior Court’s determination that service of process was effective is supported by the record”).

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Northland Ins. v. Va. Prop. & Cas. Ins.green
va · 1990 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Assoc., 392 S.E.2d 682, 685 (Va. 1990) (noting earlier Virginia Supreme Court case held the UM carrier had no subrogation right against the tortfeasor’s insurance carrier because an earlier version of Virginia’s UM statute did not provide for it). 9 has previously interpreted that language to mean the tortfeasor, not his or her liability carrier, is the proper party to a subrogation claim. 31 Thus, the statutory language of § 3902(a)(4) establishes no direct subrogation right against an uninsured motorist’s liability carrier.

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Shelter Insurance Companies v. Frohlichgreen
neb · 1993 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Id. at 78. 65 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Delaware. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. green
nyappdiv · 2011
1 sentence

2025The Lawyers Fund court noted in its ruling that the group of subrogors was “small, clearly defined and readily identifiable” and not unknown to the bank, and that their losses arose from the same attorney relationship and the bank’s same acts and omissions.84 Plaintiffs make the same argument here: the amended complaints adequately plead subrogation claims because the Insureds are known to Blackbaud, all suffered a loss resulting from the data breach, and the amended complaints 82 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection of the State of N.Y. v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 915 N.Y.S.2d 741 (N.Y.

12025–2025
Travelers Insurance Co. v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. green
delch · 2005
2 sentences

2023Ch. 2005). 115 Id. at *50–51. 116 Id. 117 Id. at *47. 25 from Nationwide.118 These claims were submitted to arbitration as required by an agreement entered by Nationwide and Travelers.119 Traveler’s insured then settled her claims against Nationwide’s insured for the at-fault driver’s policy limits, which, by statute, superseded the subrogation claim, and Travelers as well as the arbitrators were made aware of the settlement.120 Nonetheless, Travelers continued with the arbitration proceeding, and the arbitrators made a subrogation award to Travelers.121 This Court noted that in light of the f

2023Ch. 2005). 115 Id. at *50–51. 116 Id. 117 Id. at *47. 25 from Nationwide.118 These claims were submitted to arbitration as required by an agreement entered by Nationwide and Travelers.119 Traveler’s insured then settled her claims against Nationwide’s insured for the at-fault driver’s policy limits, which, by statute, superseded the subrogation claim, and Travelers as well as the arbitrators were made aware of the settlement.120 Nonetheless, Travelers continued with the arbitration proceeding, and the arbitrators made a subrogation award to Travelers.121 This Court noted that in light of the f

12023–2023
Nationwide Ins. Co. v. Rothermel green
del · 1978
1 sentence

2022C. § 8119 (1970). 24 385 A.2d at 693 . 7 law, an insurer has the same rights as the insured on whose behalf it subrogates.25 Taken together, Rothermel held that the PIP insurer’s subrogation claim was a common law claim for personal injury subject to the same two-year limitations period governing negligence claims brought by an individual plaintiff.

12022–2022
Young v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Chubb Corp.) green
pacommwct · 2014
2 sentences

2018The Young Court concluded the most significant contact for choice of law purposes was the state whose workers’ compensation law the parties utilized.25 As to matters arising out of the workers’ compensation relationship, the Young Court held the law of the state that regulated the employer’s insurance policy should govern.26 The Court reasoned that to allow a workers’ compensation claim to be governed by multiple states’ laws would “invite uncertainty and piecemeal 11 Young, 88 A.3d at 297 . 22 Id_ 23 Id 24 Id_ 15 ld. ar 301. 26 Id. (quoting Byara' F. Brogan v. Workers’ Comp.

2018The Young Court concluded the most significant contact for choice of law purposes was the state whose workers’ compensation law the parties utilized.25 As to matters arising out of the workers’ compensation relationship, the Young Court held the law of the state that regulated the employer’s insurance policy should govern.26 The Court reasoned that to allow a workers’ compensation claim to be governed by multiple states’ laws would “invite uncertainty and piecemeal 11 Young, 88 A.3d at 297 . 22 Id_ 23 Id 24 Id_ 15 ld. ar 301. 26 Id. (quoting Byara' F. Brogan v. Workers’ Comp.

12018–2018
Hamilton v. State green
del · 2003
1 sentence

2015In fact, in Waters v. United States 39 the Delaware Supreme Court specifically declined to address that issue, holding that the question of whether Waters could assert a common law right of subrogation against the United States, 38 Hamilton v. State, 831 A.2d 881 (Del. 2003); Weedon v. State, 750 A.2d 521 (Del. 2000). 39 787 A.2d 71 (Del. 2001). 9 which was treated as a self insurer for purposes of 21 Del.

12015–2015
Weedon v. State green
del · 2000
1 sentence

2015In fact, in Waters v. United States 39 the Delaware Supreme Court specifically declined to address that issue, holding that the question of whether Waters could assert a common law right of subrogation against the United States, 38 Hamilton v. State, 831 A.2d 881 (Del. 2003); Weedon v. State, 750 A.2d 521 (Del. 2000). 39 787 A.2d 71 (Del. 2001). 9 which was treated as a self insurer for purposes of 21 Del.

12015–2015
Waters v. United States green
del · 2001
1 sentence

2015In fact, in Waters v. United States 39 the Delaware Supreme Court specifically declined to address that issue, holding that the question of whether Waters could assert a common law right of subrogation against the United States, 38 Hamilton v. State, 831 A.2d 881 (Del. 2003); Weedon v. State, 750 A.2d 521 (Del. 2000). 39 787 A.2d 71 (Del. 2001). 9 which was treated as a self insurer for purposes of 21 Del.

12015–2015
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Dann green
delsuperct · 2002
2 sentences

2014Although the Court of Common Pleas found that State Farm was required to seek a subrogation claim against MAIF, it held that State Farm failed to show that the court could exercise personal jurisdiction over State Auto. 26 Upon appeal, this Court, relying on its decision in Tri-State Motor Transit Co., disagreed with the lower court’s refusal to exercise personal jurisdiction and held that “the single act which rendered State Auto subject to jurisdiction in Delaware occurred…when State Auto’s insured [], while driving in Delaware, collided with [the Delaware resident’s] vehicle.” 27 The Court

2014Although the Court of Common Pleas found that State Farm was required to seek a subrogation claim against MAIF, it held that State Farm failed to show that the court could exercise personal jurisdiction over State Auto. 26 Upon appeal, this Court, relying on its decision in Tri-State Motor Transit Co., disagreed with the lower court’s refusal to exercise personal jurisdiction and held that “the single act which rendered State Auto subject to jurisdiction in Delaware occurred…when State Auto’s insured [], while driving in Delaware, collided with [the Delaware resident’s] vehicle.” 27 The Court

12014–2014
Harris v. New Castle County green
del · 1986
1 sentence

1990Harris v. New Castle, 513 A.2d at 1309 ; State v. Donahue, 472 A.2d at 826 .

11990–1990
State v. Donahue green
delsuperct · 1983
1 sentence

1990Harris v. New Castle, 513 A.2d at 1309 ; State v. Donahue, 472 A.2d at 826 .

11990–1990
Frank C. Sparks Co. v. Huber Baking Co. green
del · 1953
1 sentence

1983Sparks Co. v. Huber Baking Co., Del.Supr., 96 A.2d 456 (1953).

11983–1983
State v. Cunningham green
delsuperct · 1979
1 sentence

1982In holding that the P.I.P. carrier had the primary obligation to pay medical bills under 21 Del.C. § 2118 Judge Tease ruled: ‘[W]hen Blue Cross provides coverage and no-fault insurance is also available, then Blue Cross is, by its contract with its insured, in the same position as its insured. * * * * * * The no-fault statute contains no provision which expressly or by implication abrogates the common law contractual right of Blue Cross to assert the same claim against State Farm which Givens could have.’ ( 405 A.2d 706 ) One of the primary objectives of the ‘No-Fault’ Insurance Law was to ass

11982–1982
Arendas v. Rich & Co. green
pawd · 1963
2 sentences

1979Arendas v. Rich & Company, D.C., W.D.Pa., 220 F.Supp. 957 (1963); Meehan v. City of Philadelphia, 184 Pa.Super. 659 , 136 A.2d 178 (1957); Couch supra § 61.20.

1979Arendas v. Rich & Company, D.C., W.D.Pa., 220 F.Supp. 957 (1963); Meehan v. City of Philadelphia, 184 Pa.Super. 659 , 136 A.2d 178 (1957); Couch supra § 61.20.

11979–1979
Meehan v. Philadelphia green
pasuperct · 1957
2 sentences

1979Arendas v. Rich & Company, D.C., W.D.Pa., 220 F.Supp. 957 (1963); Meehan v. City of Philadelphia, 184 Pa.Super. 659 , 136 A.2d 178 (1957); Couch supra § 61.20.

1979Arendas v. Rich & Company, D.C., W.D.Pa., 220 F.Supp. 957 (1963); Meehan v. City of Philadelphia, 184 Pa.Super. 659 , 136 A.2d 178 (1957); Couch supra § 61.20.

11979–1979

Where else courts name it

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