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Richard Liput was involved in an automobile accident with Bobby Grinder. Grinder died, and Liput settled with Grinder's insurer. Liput then sued his Uninsured Motorist carrier, State Auto Mutual Insurance Company, for damages. The trial court granted summary judgment to the Uninsured Motorist carrier because Liput failed to properly and timely serve Grinder or his estate, a requirement to impose liability on the uninsured motorist carrier. Liput appealed, arguing issues related to service, the Uninsured Motorist Statute, and waiver of defenses. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the direct action procedure against the uninsured motorist carrier was not triggered because the summons for Grinder was not returned not to be found, and Liput could not rely on waiver of defenses as he knew Grinder was not served.
Richard Liput v. Bobby Grinder is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Tennessee.
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Richard Liput was involved in an automobile accident with Bobby Grinder. Grinder died, and Liput settled with Grinder's insurer. Liput then sued his Uninsured Motorist carrier, State Auto Mutual Insurance Company, for damages. The trial court granted summary judgment to the Uninsured Motorist carrier because Liput failed to properly and timely serve Grinder or his estate, a requirement to impose liability on the uninsured motorist carrier. Liput appealed, arguing issues related to service, the Uninsured Motorist Statute, and waiver of defenses. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the direct action procedure against the uninsured motorist carrier was not triggered because the summons for Grinder was not returned "not to be found," and Liput could not rely on waiver of defenses as he knew Grinder was not served.
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