Sweis v. Founders Ins. Co.

2017 IL App (1st) 163157 (Ill. App., 2017)

Words & Phrases

Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Time Limitation

Trial Judge

Thomas P. Mulroy

Appellate Judge

Gordon

Holding

Plaintiff’s UIM claim was time-barred by unambiguous clause that required filing of suit within one year from receiving payment from the at-fault motorist.

Fact Summary

The instant appeal arises from a lawsuit filed by plaintiff Sana Sweis against defendant Founders Insurance Company concerning underinsured motorist coverage1 on plaintiff’s automobile. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant, finding that plaintiff’s suit was time-barred because the insurance policy required plaintiff to file her lawsuit within one year from receiving payment from the at-fault motorist. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

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