Peerless Insurance v. Boyle

On February 3, 1984, Boyle was injured in an accident caused by an underinsured motorist. He was eventually diagnosed with postconcussion syndrome. He recovered $10,000, the policy limit, from the tortfeasor’s insurer.

On January 19, 1990, Boyle filed with the American Arbitration Association a demand for arbitration regarding underinsured motorist benefits under a policy with Metropolitan Insurance Co. Subsequently, Boyle learned that his policy with Peerless also provided underinsured motorist benefits. Boyle then added Peerless to his demand for arbitration. The amended demand was forwarded…