Ellis v. Sentry Insurance Co.

Plaintiff, Terri Lynn Ellis, brought this declaratory judgment action to determine whether the uninsured-motorist provision of an automobile insurance policy issued by defendant, Sentry Insurance Co., to her father is applicable to her claims against the uninsured driver of a motorcycle. The circuit court of Cook County granted summary judgment in favor of defendant, finding that the provision was not applicable. Plaintiff appeals from this determination.

The facts are not in dispute. On June 1, 1979, plaintiff sustained injuries while riding as a passenger on a motorcycle operated by Dennis…