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Burmeister v. State Farm Insurance

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided September 11, 1998No. 21524-1-IIPublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtArmstrong, J.

Diane Burmeister was the driver and sole occupant of her car when it went off the road, down an embankment, and rolled over. Burmeister filed an underin sured motorists (UIM) claim against her insurance company, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (State Farm). Burmeister claimed the accident was caused by a phantom vehicle. State Farm denied coverage because Burmeister could not corroborate the existence of the phantom vehicle with evidence other than her own testimony. Burmeister sued to compel arbitration of her UIM claim. State Farm moved for summary judgment. In opposition to…

2Cases cited26 opinions

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  2. Grimwood v. University of Puget Sound, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1988
  3. State v. JohnsonWashington Supreme Court · 1992
  4. Phillips v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1989
  5. Holland v. City of TacomaCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1998

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