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Judge to decide whether horse counts as "motor vehicle" in State Farm uninsured-motorist dispute
Summary
At a June 4 hearing in Clayton County State Court, State Farm moved for summary judgment arguing Jessica Wilson’s uninsured-motorist claim fails because the object struck was a horse, not a motor vehicle; the court heard extended legal argument and took the matter under advisement.
Clayton County State Court held a hearing June 4 on State Farm’s motion for summary judgment in Jessica Wilson’s claim that her insurer should cover damage after she struck a loose horse.
The central legal question was whether Georgia’s uninsured-motorist statute and related definitions encompass an animal. "State Farm is moving for summary judgment on the single question ... there is no coverage for this loss under the plaintiff's uninsured motorist coverage," said Ryan Brightman, attorney for State Farm. Brightman argued the…
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