Shelter Mutual Insurance v. Tucker

Tom Glaze, Justice.

Appellee was in her automobile when she was struck from behind by another car driven by an uninsured motorist, Sheila Smith. Appellee, having uninsured motorist coverage with the appellant insurance company, subsequently filed suit against both Smith and the appellant. At trial, appellee received a jury verdict of $25,000.00, the maximum amount due under her policy, plus $9,979.70 in medical expenses. The court further awarded appellee a 12 % penalty plus attorney’s fee in the sum of $ 12,500.00. Appellant raises four issues on appeal, but we find that none warrant a…