Callard v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh

Jorge Callard suffered injuries in an accident while operating a vehicle in the course and scope of his employment at Baker Industries/Wells Fargo. National Union Fire Insurance Company, Baker’s insurer, filed this declaratory relief action seeking a judgment that the amount of coverage provided by its uninsured motorist (UM) policy was only $20,000.

Mr. Callard proceeded to arbitrate his claim and was awarded $90,834. Subsequently, argument was heard on National Union’s motion for summary judgment. Based on factual stipulations by National Union and testimony by Gary Gillham, Baker’s Director…