Mazorol v. Coats

*369PETERSON, J.

This case, like Carrier v. Hicks, 316 Or 341, 851 P2d 581 (1993), decided this day, involves a claim against the Oregon Insurance Guaranty Association (OIGA) under ORS 734.510 etseq. Plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident with another motorist whose liability insurer became insolvent. Plaintiff made a claim under his own uninsured motorist liability coverage (UM coverage), the claim went to arbitration, and plaintiff was awarded $9,902. Plaintiffs total UM coverage was $100,000.

Plaintiff then continued with an action that he had filed against the other motorist and his…