DERFUSS v. N.J. MFRS. INS. CO.


285 N.J. Super. 125 (1995)

666 A.2d 599

KARIN I. DERFUSS, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT AND CROSS-APPELLANT, v. NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE COMPANY, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT AND CROSS-RESPONDENT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided November 8, 1995.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Brian G. Steller argued the cause for appellant/cross-respondent (Connell, Foley & Geiser, attorneys; Mr. Steller, of counsel; Glenn T. Dyer, on the briefs).

James Hely argued the cause for respondent/cross-appellant (Weiseman Hely, attorneys; Mr. Hely, on the brief).

Before Judges HAVEY, D'ANNUNZIO and CONLEY.


The opinion of the court was delivered by HAVEY, P.J.A.D.

Plaintiff Karin I. Derfuss is insured by defendant New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM) under a policy providing underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. Plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of an automobile accident with an underinsured tortfeasor. Pursuant to the terms of the policy, an arbitration panel awarded plaintiff $350,000 and apportioned forty percent liability against her. The Law Division...

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