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Koop v. Safeway Stores, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided June 22, 1992No. 28570-0-IPublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGrosse, C.J.

Norman and Cynthia Koop appeal a superior court order dismissing their suit against Norman Koop's former employer, Safeway Stores, Inc. (Safeway), and Safeway's insurer, Unigard Security Insurance Company (Unigard). At issue is whether the Koops are entitled to underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage under the Unigard policy despite Safeway's purported rejection of UIM protection.

Norman Koop was employed as a Safeway truck driver on January 5, 1985, when he was seriously injured in an accident caused by Michael Lewis. Koop received workers' compensation benefits for his injuries and also…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Eurick v. Pemco Insurance Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1987
  2. Blackburn v. Safeco Insurance Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1990
  3. Progressive Casualty Insurance v. JesterWashington Supreme Court · 1984
  4. Makela v. State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceAppellate Court of Illinois · 1986
  5. Johnson v. Farmers Insurance Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1991

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Torgerson v. STATE FARM MUT. AUTO. INS.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1998
  2. American Commerce Insurance v. EnsleyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009
  3. Iverson v. State Farm Mutual Insurance Co.Utah Supreme Court · 2011
  4. Torgerson v. State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1998
  5. AMERICAN COMMERCE INS. CO. v. EnsleyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009

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