Lind v. Allstate Insurance

Defendant appeals from a judgment enforcing a $72,000 arbitration award in favor of'plaintiff under the uninsured motorist (UM) coverage of her automobile insurance policy issued by defendant. Defendant argues that, under the express terms of the insurance contract and Article I, section 17, of the Oregon Constitution, it was entitled to a jury trial on plaintiffs claim. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiffs insurance policy provided $100,000 in coverage for personal injuries caused by uninsured motorists. The policy also contained the following provision:

“If We Cannot Agree

“If the person insured…