Bradley v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Opinion

WOODS (Fred), J.

Plaintiff appeals from an order dismissing his petition to compel arbitration. We reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

Respondent issued an automobile insurance policy to appellant. The policy contained a provision for coverage of uninsured motorist accidents and further provided that if the parties could not agree as to a settlement of the uninsured motorist action, the issue would be resolved by arbitration. On December 31, 1986, appellant was involved in an automobile accident with an uninsured motorist. Appellant and respondent could not agree as to a settlement…