Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance v. Wiscomb

Respondent Maura McGahan Wiscomb was seriously injured in a collision between the motorcycle she was operating and an automobile driven by her husband. Petitioner Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company provided both liability and uninsured motorist coverage for the Wiscomb vehicles. Maura Wiscomb commenced a lawsuit against her husband alleging personal injuries as a result of his negligence. Her husband tendered the defense to petitioner, which brought a declaratory judgment action to determine the question of insurance coverage. The trial court ruled that the petitioner was relieved of its…