National Union Fire Insurance v. Olson

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

LUM, C.J.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals certifies three questions to this court pursuant to Hawaii Rule of Appellate Procedure 13. Our opinion is based upon the following certified facts.

I

For the period from July 1, 1982 to July 1, 1983, National Union issued an automobile liability insurance policy to named insured, International Life Support, Inc. & ILS Associates, Inc. and Nevada Emergency Services. Included in that policy was an uninsured motorists endorsement, which stated in relevant part:

A. WE WILL PAY

1. We will pay all sums the insured is legally entitled to…