GuideOne Mutual Insurance v. Murray

By Judge Edward W. Hanson, Jr.

This matter is before the Court on GuideOne’s declaratory judgment action arising out of a claim Mr. Murray submitted for underinsured motorist coverage. The Court heard argument on the matter on June 9, 2010. Both sides have submitted briefs.

GuideOne contends that Mr. Murray is not entitled to underinsured motorist coverage because the insurance policy upon which Defendant bases his claim is an excess liability policy exempt from providing underinsured motorist coverage under Virginia law. Mr. Murray argues that he is entitled to underinsured motorist coverage…