Joseph M. Thompson v. Progressive Direct Ins. Co.

FILED APRIL 9, 2019 In the Office of the Clerk of Court WA State Court of Appeals, Division III IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION THREE JOSEPH M. THOMPSON, an individual, ) No. 35864-0-III ) Respondent, ) ) v. ) ) PUBLISHED OPINION PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE ) COMPANY, ) ) Appellant. ) PENNELL, J. — Under Washington’s casualty insurance code, chapter 48.22 RCW, a guest passenger injured in an automobile accident is considered a third-party “insured,” 1 and is eligible to make a claim for underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits through the policy covering the vehicle…