Nationwide Mutual Insurance v. Stevens

OPINION

HOWARD, Judge.

The issue in this case is whether a motorist, who has no automobile liability insurance at the time of an accident, becomes insured so as to preclude recovery under the uninsured motorist provision of the plaintiff’s policy, when a joint tortfeasor settles with the plaintiff in an amount equal to or in excess of the requirements of the Financial Responsibility Act.

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

On September 28, 1985, Steven Parker (Parker), a minor, was allegedly drag rac ing with another motorist when the other motorist hit the Stevens car. Glen Stevens was seriously injured and his…