SKEETE v. DORVIUS


845 A.2d 1265 (2004)

368 N.J. Super. 311

Shedrack SKEETE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Chaisner DORVIUS, Louise Taylor, Queenie W. Thomas, John Does 1-3 (fictitious person/entity), Richard Roe 1-3 (fictitious person/entity), and ABC Insurance Company (fictitious person/entity), Defendants, and Prudential Insurance Company, Defendant-Respondent.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided April 6, 2004.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Martin H. Cowen, Newark, argued the cause for appellant (Slavitt & Cowen, attorneys; Ronald G. Schecter, on the brief).

John M. Kearney argued the cause for respondent (Sellar Richardson, attorneys; Mr. Kearney and Jill Roth, on the brief).

Before Judges ALLEY, PARKER and R.B. COLEMAN.


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

This case involves an auto insurance policy issued by Prudential Insurance Company (Prudential) and subsequently amended to include a step-down in uninsured/underinsured motorists (UM/UIM) coverage. Plaintiff and Prudential cross-moved for summary judgment on the UIM coverage issue. Plaintiff's motion was denied and Prudential's motion was granted dismissing plaintiff's claim. We reverse and remand.

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