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BURNS v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

22963.

297 S.C. 520 (1989)

377 S.E.2d 569

Mary Sue BURNS, Individually and as G.A.L. and natural parent of James W. Burns, a minor over the age of fourteen, Appellant v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Decided February 21, 1989.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jonathan R. Hendrix, of Hendrix & Steigner, P.A., Lexington, for appellant.

William O. Sweeny, III, and Rebecca Laffitte, Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough, Columbia, for respondent.

Heard Nov. 2, 1988.

Decided Feb. 21, 1989.

HARWELL, Justice:

This case involves an insurance policy exclusion of additional personal injury protection (APIP) coverage to a person injured while on a motorcycle. We hold that such an exclusion is valid.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Appellant Mary Sue Burns is the natural mother and guardian ad litem of James William ("J.W.") Burns. On January 8, 1987, J.W. was injured in a motorcycle accident...

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