Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corp. v. Mahoney

A hearing was had before the court for the purpose of determining whether respondent Mahoney, as administratrix, could establish the uninsured status of a motor vehicle allegedly responsible for decedent’s injuries and death. Petitioner MVAIC contends that there is no sufficient evidence of that status, and that as a result Mahoney may not proceed to arbitration against it.

The driver-owner of the supposedly uninsured vehicle, Grant, cannot be located despite the extensive efforts of the parties. California, the State of Grant’s licensing and registration, keeps no record of automobile…