Legal Opinion
Monteith v. Jefferson Ins. Co. of New York
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided October 23, 1992No. 91-244PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.
Plaintiff was injured when he was struck by an automobile while riding his motorcycle. He suffered total personal injury damages exceeding $200,000, and recovered only $100,000 from the insurer for the driver of the other vehicle, whose negligence caused the accident. He appeals from a trial court decision holding that two insurers with whom he had policies are not liable for his additional damages under policy provisions covering accidents with underinsured motorists. We reverse.
At the time of the accident, plaintiff had a policy with defendant Jefferson Insurance Company of New York…
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