T. Ray v. H. Austin
Aug 16, 2010OUTCOME: The State Supreme Court found that a meaningful offer was made and affirmed the circuit court's order granting summary judgment in favor of insurer.
Represented Underinsured Motorist Carrier (UIM) where insured employee brought action against automobile insurer seeking declaration that insurer failed to make a meaningful offer of underinsured motor ... ist (UIM) coverage to employer, and further seeking reformation of insurance policy to provide UIM coverage for injuries employee sustained while driving employer's vehicle in a collision with underinsured driver. Court granted summary judgment in favor of insurer and employee appealed. The State Supreme Court asserted jurisdiction and heard oral argument and determined that insurer made a meaningful offer of UIM coverage to insured.
