Legal Opinion
Britton v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America
Washington Supreme Court
Decided October 3, 1985No. 51129-2PublishedCited by 125 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAndersen, J.
Facts of Case
The appellant insurance company (insurer) issued an automobile policy to Columbia County; respondent was the sheriff of that County. Respondent, acting within the scope of his duties, was injured when the County automobile he was driving was struck by another automobile on November 24, 1980, a critical date in our analysis. Since respondent was within the coverage of the policy, he will be referred to as the "insured".
Claiming disability from his injuries, the insured retired in December of 1982 thereby being eligible for and receiving benefits under RCW 41.26, the Washington Law…
2Cases cited33 opinions
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- Touchette v. Northwestern Mutual InsuranceWashington Supreme Court · 1972
- Booth v. Fireman's Fund Insurance CompanySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1968
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