Hamric v. Doe

MAYNARD, Justice:

Facts

In this case we are presented with two certified questions from the Circuit Court of Fayette County, West Virginia, regarding whether uninsured motorist coverage and/or medical payment coverage will be made available to Stacey Hamric under the insurance policies issued to her father by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (State Farm).

The questions certified to this Court and the circuit court’s answers are:

1. Whether the physical contact requirement of W.Va.Code § 33 — 6—31(e)(iii) is satisfied so that uninsured motorist coverage is available to Stacey Hamric,…