Fireman's Fund Insurance Company v. Matthew W. Ackerman

Case Summary

BARNES, Judge.

[1] Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (“Fireman’s Fund”) appeals the trial court’s denial of its motion for summary judgment regarding a claim by Matthew W. Ackerman. We reverse and remand.

Issue

[2] Fireman’s Fund raises one issue, which we restate as whether the trial court properly denied its motion for summary judgment regarding underinsured motorist coverage.

Facts

[3] On January 8, 2009, Ackerman was injured in a motor vehicle accident allegedly caused by Janet Sipes. Ackerman sus tained severe injuries in the accident, including the amputation of a leg. At the time…