Ennis v. Western National Mutual Insurance

Western National Mutual Insurance Company appeals a judgment declaring that it is obligated to pay $400,000 to Michelle Ennis under its automobile insurance policy's uninsured motorist provision. Western National issued the policy to Michelle's father, William Ennis. Western National contends the trial court erred by construing the policy to maximize the benefits payable. It argues that the trial court should have held that the policy afforded William liability coverage. We agree that the policy provides liability benefits to Michelle because the ambiguity must be construed in favor of…