Abuzant v. Shelter Insurance Co.

ABRAMSON, Judge.

This appeal involves the refusal to issue automobile insurance coverage to an individual of Palestinian descent who is not a United States citizen and who contends the refusal constitutes discrimination on the basis of national origin proscribed by the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, KRS 344.010 et seq., and by the anti-discrimination section of the Kentucky Insurance Code, KRS 304.12-085. Appellants Mutasean and Tanya Abuzant (“the Abuzants”) argue that the trial judge was without authority to disturb the decision of the Lexington-Fayette County Human Rights Commission…