Federated American Insurance v. Marquardt

At issue is the validity of an automobile insurance regulation adopted by the State Insurance Commissioner. The trial court found the regulation to be validly promulgated and constitutional. We affirm.

On December 27, 1984, the Commissioner adopted WAC 284-30-500(2) (b) by an order filed with the Code Reviser. The regulation provides:

WAC 284-30-500 Unfair practices with respect to vehicle insurance.(2) Beginning July 1, 1985, the following practices by any insurer, with respect to vehicle insurance policies applicable to private passenger vehicles registered or principally garaged in this…