Elovich v. Nationwide Insurance, 104 Wn.2d 543

Robert Douglas Merriman

Practice Area: Insurance

Outcome: Required insurer to submit to arbitration

Description: Consent to settle clause deemed void and against public policy. Established floating layer of coverage for underinsured motorist claim holding insurer liable for the deficiency between actual damages and and amount recovered not to exceed the policy limits of the underinsured motorist coverage.