Cork v. Sentry Insurance

Opinion by

Judge WEBB.

In this underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits and insurance bad faith case, plaintiff, Kimberly Cork, appeals the summary judgment in favor of defendants Sentry Insurance and its subsidiary, Dairyland Insurance Company, dismissing both claims as untimely. We affirm as to the UIM claim and reverse as to the bad faith claim.

I. Undisputed Facts

Cork suffered a closed head injury in a two-car accident while a passenger in a vehicle driven by her daughter, who was insured by Dairyland. The daughter's policy afforded Cork UIM coverage of $50,000 per person. Concerning arbitration…