Nationwide Mutual Insurance v. Erwood

BEATTY, J.:

Kimberly Erwood appeals the circuit court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (Nationwide). She contends the court erred in-holding that the applicable statute and policy provision precluded her from recovering uninsured motorist benefits. We reverse. 1

FACTS

The parties stipulated to the essential facts. An accident occurred while Erwood was a passenger on a motorcycle owned and operated by her husband. Erwood sustained injuries in the accident, but the motorcycle was not covered under any insurance policy. However, at the time of the…