Colonial Insurance Co. of California v. Batson

BLOOM, Judge.

Following a hearing on motions for summary judgment filed by both parties, the Circuit Court for Dorchester County determined that appellee, Troy Edward Batson, was entitled to recover underinsured motorist benefits under a policy of insurance issued to his father by appellant, Colonial Insurance Company of California. The court entered summary judgment in favor of appellee against appellant for the sum of $20,000. This appeal is from that judgment.

Based on our reading of the policy and the undisputed facts, we reach a different conclusion from that reached by the circuit court.…