Matthiesen v. Continental Casualty Co.

This is a review of an unpublished decision of the court of appeals affirming a judgment of the circuit court for Milwaukee County, Honorable Michael J. Barron, Judge, that granted summary judgment against Mr. Mark A. Matthiesen in favor of American Family Mutual Insurance Company, Mr. Matthiesen's underinsured motorist (UIM) insurer. The sole issue on review is whether the reducing clauses in the two American Family UIM policies issued to Matthiesen apply. Because Matthiesen had two separate UIM policies, we hold that the reducing clauses are invalid as contrary to sec. 631.43(1), Stats.…