State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Mendenhall

164 Ill.App.3d 58, 517 N.E.2d 341, 115 Ill. Dec. 139 (4th dist. 1987)

Words & Phrases

Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Punitive Damages

Trial Judge

Lund

Holding

Insured could not recover punitive damages under UM coverage, but award based upon tortfeasor's wilful and wanton conduct could be reduced by insured's comparative negligence.

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