Diane M. Sorge v. National Car Rental

STEINMETZ, J. This case presents the following issue for review: Is an injured party ""made whole"" such that her subrogated insurers may seek reimbursement from her when the injured party receives compensation in a settlement agreement covering all of her losses, less the amount corresponding to her contributory negligence? We hold that such a settlement agreement does make an injured party whole and thus allows her subrogated insurers to seek reimbursement from her. Hence, we affirm the decision of the court of appeals. The following facts are not in dispute. The plaintiff, Diane M. Sorge, was injured when the car she was driving was involved in an accident with another vehicle. At the time of the accident, Sorge had medical insurance through United Security Insurance Co. (""United Security"") and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp. (""WPS""). United Security paid medical expenses for Sorge in the amount of $856.75 and WPS paid $835.90 in medical expenses for her.