Legal Opinion
Sidney v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Alaska Supreme Court
Decided January 11, 2008No. S-12083, S-12084PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
CARPENETI, Justice.
I. INTRODUCTION
A passenger was injured in an automobile accident and entered into settlement with the driver's insurance carrier for a $50,000 "Coughlin" policy limits settlement-the face limits of the driver's policy, but without additional add-ons of attorney's fees or prejudgment interest. The passenger then pursued coverage with her own underinsured motorist (UIM) insurer. Her insurer disputed the amount of damages and the parties proceeded to arbitration. Following entry of an arbitration award in the passenger's favor, her carrier paid the amount of the award…
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