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Insurance Company Refuses to Cover Good Samaritan
22:57 - 28:03 (05:06)
An insurance company refused to cover a woman who saved another driver from a burning car, causing a lawsuit between the insurance company and the woman. The insurance company that eventually covered her sued the original company for half the cost, and during the trial, it was stated that the woman had to forcibly remove the injured driver from the vehicle.
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Lisa Torti was sued for pulling another driver from the wreckage of a car accident, in a case that highlighted concerns over when people should become involved in emergencies.
22:57 - 25:35 (02:38)
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Lisa Torti was sued for pulling another driver from the wreckage of a car accident, in a case that highlighted concerns over when people should become involved in emergencies. The other driver, Alexandra Van Horn, was paralyzed and the accident caused the death of her best friend.
ChapterInsurance Company Refuses to Cover Good Samaritan
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The lawsuit against the woman who caused an accident was settled for $4 million, but there was a dispute between her insurance companies.
25:35 - 26:52 (01:16)
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The lawsuit against the woman who caused an accident was settled for $4 million, but there was a dispute between her insurance companies. The case has been dragged out, with the latest update being an appellate panel overturning the district court judge's decision.
ChapterInsurance Company Refuses to Cover Good Samaritan
EpisodeSelects: Are good samaritan laws effective?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The convoluted nature of insurance policies, especially car insurance, can lead to tricky legal situations.
26:52 - 28:03 (01:10)
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The convoluted nature of insurance policies, especially car insurance, can lead to tricky legal situations. The Lisa Tordy and Alexandra Van Horn case highlights the legal complexities in providing aid to others while also protecting oneself from financial liability.