Hopkins v. Auto-Owners Insurance

Plaintiff was covered by a policy of automobile liability insurance issued by the defendant, which policy included uninsured motorist coverage. While this policy was in effect, plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident which occurred in his employer’s parking lot. The accident occurred as the result of the negligence of a fellow employee, who was an uninsured motorist. Plaintiff concedes that he is unable to bring an action directly against the tortfeasor because of the exclusive remedy provisions of the workmen’s compensation act. Plaintiff nevertheless sought to recover from his…