Judge Awards $8,376.69 in Motor Vehicle Subrogation Claim

On April 30, 2018, an insurance company filed a subrogation claim against a driver, seeking to recover damages from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on November 27, 2017. The insurer alleged the defendant negligently operated a vehicle, causing it to collide with and damage a car owned by its insured. The plaintiff sought $8,376.69, which it had compensated its insured for the damages incurred.

The case encountered procedural difficulties, particularly concerning service of process on the defendant. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to serve the defendant conventionally, the court granted the plaintiff's request for alternative service methods. Service was eventually completed, but the defendant did not file an answer. The defendant had previously claimed medical problems during the accident and asserted that Uber's insurance covered the incident.

Following a bench trial on October 9, 2019, the court entered judgment in favor of the insurance company. The court awarded the plaintiff $8,376.69 in damages, along with prejudgment interest from the date of filing, costs of court, and post-judgment interest at 5.00% per year until the judgment was paid. The defendant's assertions were unsuccessful at trial. No appeal was filed, finalizing the judgment.