Vasquez v. LeMars Mutual Insurance Co.

LAVORATO, Justice.

An insured sued his insurer under two underinsured motorist policies. Following a jury determination in favor of the insured, the district court entered judgment for prejudgment interest according to Iowa Code section 535.3 (1983) rather than Iowa Code section 668.13. In addition, the court awarded prejudgment interest in excess of the combined limits of the policies. We affirm the district court’s judgment in both instances.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

The following facts are gleaned from an “Agreed Statement of the Case” filed by the parties in this appeal. See Iowa…