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Michael Cline and Jacob Sofronko, Appellants-Plaintiffs v. Everest National Insurance Company, Appellee-Defendant
No. 25A-CT-1976
Appeal from the Jay Superior Court, Judge Gail M. Dues. The Court affirmed the trial court’s judgment in favor of Everest National Insurance Company, determining that the maximum underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage available to Michael Cline and Jacob Sofronko is $700,000 after a setoff for the $300,000 payment from the tortfeasor’s insurance. The court found no genuine issue of material fact, agreeing with the trial court’s interpretation of the UIM policy, which states that UIM coverage limits are reduced by any amounts paid by those legally responsible for the accident. Judge Kenworthy authored the opinion, with Judges Bradford and Pyle concurring. Attorneys for appellant (Cline): Jason A. Shartzer, Shannon B. Mize, Shartzer Law Firm LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana. Appellee’s attorneys: Pamela A. Paige, Plunket Cooney PC, Indianapolis, Indiana; and Stephen P. Brown, Plunket Cooney PC, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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