Ainsworth v. Progressive Casualty Insurance

¶1 Progressive Casualty Insurance Company appeals the order granting partial summary judgment in Tyler Ainsworth’s favor on his income continuation (wage loss) benefit claim under applicable provisions of his auto*57mobile insurance policy.1 We hold that (1) the plain meaning of the relevant policy provisions entitles Ainsworth to income continuation benefits under the circumstances here, (2) Progressive unreasonably denied coverage and payment of benefits under the Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA), RCW 48.30.015, (3) no material fact issues exist, and (4) Progressive failed to preserve its…