American Family Mutual Insurance Company v. Stagg

393 Ill.App.3d 619, 912 N.E.2d 1283, 332 Ill. Dec. 397 (5th dist. 2009)

Words & Phrases

Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Arbitration

Trial Judge

Lopinot

Appellate Judge

Wexstten

Holding

Where phrase “arbitration award” was undefined by policy, insured could seek court trial of her underinsured motorist claim because the UIM arbitration resulted in an award, prior to set-offs, of an amount exceeding the $20,000 minimum limit of the Illinois financial responsibility law.

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