Koranda v. Austin Mutual Insurance Co.

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

This appeal originates from a claim for underinsured motorist benefits by respondents Richard and Viola Koranda for injuries they sustained in a December 27, 1983 rear-end collision with an automobile driven by Frederick Manfred. Appellant Austin Mutual Insurance Company is the Koran-das’ underinsurance carrier. The accident took place on an interstate highway where a vehicle owned by the State of Minnesota was removing snow and creating visibility problems. Pursuant to the Korandas’ demand, the matter was submitted to under-insured motorist arbitration.

The arbitration…