Legal Opinion
Bodner v. United Services Automobile Ass'n
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided June 16, 1992No. 14373; 14374PublishedCited by 67 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, C. J.
The principal issue in this appeal is whether common law punitive damages are recoverable under the uninsured motorist provision of an automobile insurance policy. Joseph A. Bodner (Bodner) was injured when the car that he was driving was struck by an uninsured motor vehicle. In order to recover damages from his insurer, United Services Automobile Association (USAA), he made a written demand for arbitration pursuant to his insurance policy. *483After the arbitration panel made a written award, each of the parties made a separate application for a judicial modification thereof. Upon consolidation…
2Cases cited38 opinions
- Pandolphe's Auto Parts, Inc. v. Town of ManchesterSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1980
- American Universal Insurance v. DelGrecoSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1987
- Floyd v. Fruit Industries, Inc.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1957
- Chmielewski v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1991
- O & G/O'Connell Joint Venture v. Chase Family Ltd. Partnership No. 3Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1987
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