Judge Rules Plaintiff’s Proximity to Insured Vehicle Excludes Him From Coverage
Friday, October 13th, 2023 Auto Insurance Industry LitigationWestfield Insurance paid the policyholder $300,000 in uninsured motorist coverage and $300,000 in underinsured motorist coverage under a WVH&P policy. However, according to the court, the alleged damages were estimated in excess of $5 million.
A federal judge in West Virginia sided with an insurance company, finding it wasn’t required to cover a man who was severely injured after he was struck by a vehicle in the process of helping an unconscious motorist.
External References & Further Reading
https://www.propertycasualty360.com/2023/10/12/judge-rules-plaintiffs-lack-of-proximity-to-insured-vehicle-during-car-crash-excludes-him-from-coverage-414-244828/
