MemberSelect Ins. Co. v. Luz

2016 IL App (1st) 141947 (Ill. App., 2016)

Words & Phrases

Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Arbitration

Trial Judge

Kathleen Pantle

Appellate Judge

Ellis

Holding

“Demand” for arbitration in UIM claim satisfied by insured’s letter that made a “request” for arbitration was sufficient.

Fact Summary

Nothing else was required of insured to “commence” the arbitration within the policy’s three year limitations period. Policy language did not require insured to name an arbitrator in order to “commence” the arbitration.

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