Nationwide Insurance v. Schneider

OPINION BY

PANELLA, J.:

¶ 1 Appellant, Paul P. Schneider, challenges the summary judgment entered by the trial court in favor of Appellee, Nationwide Insurance Company, as well as the denial of Schneider’s cross-motion for summary judgment. The disposition of the trial court permits Nationwide to deny un-derinsured motorist benefits (UIM) to Schneider, and relies upon the insurance policy’s provisions which (1) necessitate Nationwide’s consent before the insured settles any claims with third-party tortfea-sors, and (2) requires exhaustion by payment of the limits of primary or first priority…