Harlow v. Allstate Insurance

Plaintiff brought this action against defendant Allstate Insurance Company, claiming that Allstate owed him underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits. Plaintiff and Allstate filed cross-motions for summary judgment. The trial court denied plaintiff’s motion, granted Allstate’s motion, and entered judgment in Allstate’s favor. On plaintiff’s appeal, we reverse and remand with instructions to enter judgment in plaintiff’s favor.

Plaintiff was injured in a work-related automobile accident and sustained at least $100,000 in damages. The tortfeasor’s insurer paid plaintiff $30,000. Plaintiff’s workers’…