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· 4/30/2001

DeHerrera Ex Rel. DeHerrera v. Sentry Insurance Co.

Citations

  • 30 P.3d 167
  • 2001 Colo. J. C.A.R. 2117
  • 2001 Colo. LEXIS 357
  • 2001 WL 433517

How courts have described this case

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  • observing that \the important policy behind UM/UIM insurance [is] to protect persons from the often-devastating consequences of motor vehicle accidents\
  • discerning no public policy violation where statute expressly allowed insurer's setoff
  • discerning no public policy violation where statute expressly allowed insurer's setoff
  • “[A]n insured is entitled to recover UM/UIM benefits when a person who is at fault in an accident does not have any liability insurance.” (emphasis added)
  • policy’s limitation of coverage to individuals occupying a vehicle at the time of the injury violates the No-Fault Act, which requires coverage of insured involved in an accident with “any motor vehicle”
  • if a motorist insures a vehicle for liability coverage, their policy affords protection to all members injured by negligent conduct arising out of the use of the motor vehicle

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Judges: Bender

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