MacInnis v. Aetna Life & Casualty Co.

The plaintiff, Edith Maclnnis, appeals from a grant of summary judgment in the Superior Court for the defendant, Aetna Life & Casualty Co. (Aetna). Maclnnis brought this action seeking declaratory relief concerning her rights pursuant to the underinsured motorist coverage in her automobile insurance policy with Aetna. The Superior Court judge ruled that Maclnnis violated the terms of the policy and forfeited her coverage by settling her claim against the underinsured tortfeasor without first obtaining Aetna’s consent to the settlement. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Maclnnis…