Moeller v. Farmers Ins. Co. of Washington

¶1 In this class action against Farmers Insurance Company of Washington and Farmers Insurance Exchange (collectively Farmers), we must decide if a contract between an auto insurer and its insured provides coverage for the diminished value of a postaccident, repaired car. This case also requires us to consider whether the class here was properly certified. We affirm the Court of Appeals and hold that the policy language at issue allows recovery for diminution in value and that the class was properly certified.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2 In November 1998, David Moeller’s 1996 Honda Civic CRX…