Scott v. Allstate Insurance Company

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Linda and Gary Scott appeal from the grant of summary judgment to Allstate Insurance Company, their uninsured motorist insurance carrier, on their John Doe uninsured motorist claim. The Scotts contend summary judgment was granted because of an overly technical interpretation of OCGA § 33-7-11 (b) (2).

The record shows three cars were driving on a five-lane interstate highway that is elevated above ground level. The first car, Mr. Green’s, struck a cardboard box in his lane of travel. The box blocked Mr. Green’s vision and he pulled to the left and slowed down. Mrs.…