Wedemeyer v. Safeco Insurance Company of America

Opinion

JACKSON, J. *

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Lowell R. Wedemeyer appeals from a judgment on the pleadings in favor of defendant Safeco Insurance Company of America. We reverse.

FACTS

From April 3 to October 3, 2003, plaintiff’s 1993 Toyota Camry was insured under personal auto policy No. A2145931 issued by defendant. The policy included uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in the amount of $500,000 per person and $500,000 per accident.

On May 28, 2003, plaintiff’s Camry was hit from behind by a vehicle driven by Bradley Dean Groscost (Groscost). Plaintiff was seriously injured in the…