Pekin Insurance v. Benson

Defendant, Tammy Benson, an employee of Corvette Clinic, Inc. (Corvette), sought underinsured motorists benefits from an insurance policy that plaintiff Pekin Insurance Company issued to Corvette. Plaintiff denied coverage and brought this declaratory action.

After cross-motions for summary judgment, the trial court determined that defendant’s vehicle was covered under plaintiffs insurance policy and granted summary judgment in favor of defendant. After the declaration of coverage, there was still pending Benson’s arbitration because Pekin’s policy required underinsured motorist claims to be…