Brunmeier v. Farmers Insurance Exchange

Otis, Justice.

The issue raised on this appeal is whether a provision in an automobile insurance policy which reduces uninsured-motorist coverage by amounts paid for workmen’s compensation is contrary to public policy. The trial court held the provision invalid and we affirm.

Plaintiff is a trustee for Brian Bellrichard who was killed in a two-car collision with an uninsured motorist, Max Naiman, on November 20, 1968. In an action brought by the trustee against Naiman for death by wrongful act, she secured a judgment for $35,000. Decedent at the time of his death was covered by an automobile…