Auto-Owners Insurance v. Johnson Estate

In this action for declaratory relief, the circuit court determined that an automobile insurance policy issued by plaintiff afforded no coverage for uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits sought by defendant and, accordingly, granted summary disposition in plaintiffs favor. We affirm.

Defendant argues that the dispute should have been arbitrated pursuant to the terms of the policy. In order to find that a particular issue is subject to arbitration, it must be determined that the disputed issue arguably falls within the scope of the arbitration clause of the contract. See Northland Ins Co…