Culhane v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co.

ZINTER, Justice.

[¶ 1.] An automobile was involved in a single car accident triggering the collision coverage in a personal automobile policy. The insurer tendered the total cost of repairs. However, the insureds contended that they were also entitled to any diminished market value that existed after the vehicle was physically and mechanically repaired to its former condition. The trial court granted partial summary judgment in favor of the insureds, allowing them to present evidence of post-repair diminished market value. The trial court also permitted the insureds to proceed on a claim…