Legal Opinion
Collins v. Employers Insurance of Wausau
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 29, 1981No. 14222PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
COLE, Judge.
The issue in this case is whether or not Act 494 of 1975, amending and reenacting La.R.S. 22:1406(D)(1), may be applied retroactively to effect uninsured motorist coverage for an incident occurring after its effective date, even though the policy was issued prior to its effective date.
We hold it may not be given retroactive effect in such instances and, therefore, reverse the partial summary judgment from which this appeal was taken.
The original automobile liability policy which was issued provided for coverage from May 31, 1974 to May 31, 1975. Rejection of uninsured motorist…
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- Williams v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1977
- Breaux v. Government Emp. Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1979
- Pierce v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1966
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