Katelin Newman v. Cornerstone National Insurance Company Dba Freedom National Insurance Services
Arizona Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
Justice BRUTINEL,
opinion of the Court.
¶ 1 Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-259.01(B) requires motor vehicle insurers writing liability policies to “make available” and “by written notice offer” underinsured motorist (“UIM”) coverage to their insureds. We hold that § 20-259.01(B) does not require the notice to specify the cost of the UIM coverage.
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¶ 2 Katelin Newman was injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by another driver’s negligence. The at-fault driver’s insurance was insufficient to cover Newman’s damages. She sought UIM coverage from her insurer, Cornerstone National Insurance…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- State v. HansenArizona Supreme Court · 2007
- Ballesteros v. American Standard InsuranceArizona Supreme Court · 2011
- Tallent v. National General InsuranceArizona Supreme Court · 1996
- Newman v. Cornerstone National InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 2014
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