Huizar v. Allstate Insurance Co.

Opinion by Judge ROY.

Defendant, Allstate Insurance Company, appeals from the order entered by the trial court denying its motion for a trial de novo. We reverse and remand with directions.

Plaintiff, Gloria Huizar, sustained injuries when the uninsured driver of the car in which she was riding lost control and the car hit a curb. Plaintiff filed a claim for benefits under the uninsured motorist coverage of a policy issued by defendant. The parties failed to reach an agreement as to the existence and amount of damages, and plaintiff demanded arbitration pursuant to certain policy provisions.

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