Spears v. Jackson

GARRARD, Presiding Judge.

This is a suit brought by appellant James Spears against his insurer, appellee Prestige Casualty Company, under the uninsured motorist endorsement of his automobile insurance policy. The trial court granted summary judgment for Prestige Casualty. It upheld a policy provision which voided coverage when settlement had been made with another without the written consent of the insurer.

The undisputed facts are as follows. Spears was involved in a three car accident involving an insured motorist and an uninsured motorist. Spears, without giving notice to or obtaining the…