DOWNIE v. STATE FARM FIRE AND CAS. CO.

No. 37310-2-I.

929 P.2d 484 (1997)

84 Wash.App. 577

Thomas DOWNIE, Appellant, v. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1.

January 13, 1997.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Eric B. Zimbelman and Strauss & McDonald, Kirkland, for Appellant.

W. George Bassett and Graham & Dunn, Seattle, for Respondent.


BAKER, Chief Judge.

Thomas Downie's insurance policy against loss of personal property required him to give an examination under oath (EUO) upon request before suing his insurance carrier. He submitted a claim and gave two recorded interviews to different adjustors, but refused to submit to the requested EUO.

Because a recorded statement given to an adjustor is not equivalent to an EUO, we hold that such a statement does not constitute substantial compliance...

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