Webb v. South Carolina Insurance

Gregory, Chief Justice:

Respondent Webb commenced this declaratory judgment action seeking to establish his entitlement to underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in the amount of $15,000 under his stepfather’s policy with appellant (Nationwide). The trial judge granted Webb’s motion for summary judgment. We affirm.

The facts are undisputed. Webb was severely injured while a passenger in his own car in April 1988. At the time, he was a resident of his stepfather’s household. Webb’s stepfather, Richard Pase, had a policy with Nationwide. The policy was first issued on May 30, 1986. On that date,…