Hartford Underwriters Insurance v. Becks

JOHN, Judge.

In this action for declaratory judgment regarding UIM coverage, defendants primarily assign error to the trial court’s denial of their motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict. We find defendants’ arguments unpersuasive.

Pertinent facts and procedural information are as follows: On 16 December 1989 in Volusia County, Florida, Kathleen E. Lucas (Mrs. Lucas) and James G. Lucas, Sr. (Mr. Lucas), were fatally injured in an automobile collision while passengers in a 1966 Oldsmobile owned by Mr. Lucas. The vehicle was operated by the Lucas’ son, defendant…