Colonia Underwriters Insurance v. Richardson

Andree Layton Roaf, Justice.

This case involves an interpretation of the underinsured motorist coverage statute. Ark. Code Ann. § 23-89-209 (Supp. 1995). Appellee Darrell Richardson was involved in an accident with an underinsured vehicle. At the time of the accident, Richardson was insured by appellant Colonia Underwriters Insurance Company (Colonia). Richardson filed suit against Colonia alleging that he was entided to underinsured motorist coverage in the amount of $25,000. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Richardson on the basis that he was entided to underinsured…