Bernier v. Transamerica Insurance

Defendant, Transamerica Insurance Company, appeals from a judgment of the circuit court granting plaintiff Edward N. Bernier’s motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff sought the reformation of an insurance policy issued to him by defendant. The trial court’s ruling came after cross-motions for summary judgment had been filed by the parties. The court’s order raised the underinsured motorist coverage from $30,000 per person to $100,000 per person. The trial court based its ruling upon the principle that, where an insurer fails to make an adequate offer of additional uninsured or underinsured…