Cullotta v. Kemper Corp.

The circuit court of McHenry County granted a motion for summary judgment in favor of defendants, Kemper Corporation and Economy Fire & Casualty Company (insurer), after finding that plaintiff’s auto insurance coverage was not in effect at the time of plaintiff’s loss. The appellate court affirmed (66 Ill. App. 3d 812) and we granted plaintiff (insured) leave to appeal.

The following facts were established by the pleadings and affidavits. The insurer issued a policy of automobile insurance to the insured for the period of May 15, 1975, to November 15, 1975. On December 8, 1975, the insurer…