Allstate Insurance Company v. Jessica Ahlquist

OPINION

Justice GOLDBERG, for the Court.

This case came before the Supreme Court on November 29, 2012, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. The defendant, Jessica Ahlquist (Ahl-quist or defendant), appeals from a Superi- or Court grant of summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate or plaintiff). The defendant argues that the trial justice erred in ruling that an insurance policy issued to Cheryl Crook (Cheryl) — the mother of the underinsured tortfeasor —…