Gibson v. Government Employees Insurance

Opinion

HAMLIN, J.

Plaintiffs, George J. Gibson and Loriene Gibson, appeal from a judgment dismissing their complaint against defendant, Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO), for breach of fiduciary duty in failing to inform plaintiffs of the availability and potential need for “under-insured motorist” coverage, as well as the inadequacy of plaintiffs’ $3,000 medical payments benefit. Plaintiffs’ complaint was dismissed after defendant’s general demurrer was sustained and plaintiffs failed to file a timely amendment to their complaint.

This appeal requires us to decide whether an…