Detrick v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company

SNELL, Justice.

This action reviewable de novo on appeal involves plaintiffs’ claims for benefits under the “Uninsured Motorist” coverage provided by an automobile liability insurance policy issued to plaintiffs by Aetna Casualty. Defendant Aetna Casualty declined to pay because the motorist who had caused the injuries was not “uninsured.”

Plaintiffs’ petition sought a declaratory judgment that they were entitled to benefits, and a money judgment. Plaintiffs also sought reformation of the policy, based on alleged mutual mistake or on the basis of what “public policy” requires. If the foregoing…