Sperry v. Maki
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtMunson, J.
Rocky Mountain Fire and Casualty Company appeals a summary judgment in favor of its insureds, Jean and Donald Sperry. The Superior Court held coverage existed under the underinsured motorist provision of the Sperrys' policy for damages sustained by them when they collided with a Cessna 150 aircraft which was in the process of making an emergency landing on a public highway. We reverse.
The Sperrys brought this negligence action for damages against the pilot, Doug Maki, airplane owners Reynolds and Tri-City Auto Center, and Rocky Mountain. The complaint alleged the aircraft was a motor vehicle…
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