· 6/2/1988
DiTata v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.
Citations
- 542 A.2d 245
- 1988 R.I. LEXIS 72
- 1988 WL 55330
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing that a provision deducting from UM/UIM benefits any medical payments paid under the policy “is an important, legitimate limitation for the insurer * * * [that] works in conjunction with [UM] coverage to prevent double payment of medical expenses by the insurer”
- “Contracts for uninsured motorist coverage * * * must be continued in light of the public policy mandated by the Legislature. * * * The primary object remains indemnification for an insured’s loss rather than defeat of his or her claim.”
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Judges: Fay
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