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Gordinier v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.
Citation:
154 Ariz. 262, 742 P.2d 273 (1987)Facts
Tina and Shawn Gordinier were married in July 1981 and separated in August 1982, establishing separate residences. While married, they obtained an insurance policy from Aetna covering a 1976 Buick, with Shawn listed as the named insured and both spouses listed as drivers. After separation, Tina continued driving the Buick while Shawn purchased another vehicle that was added to the policy. The policy was renewed in September 1983 without changes. On January 8, 1984, Tina was injured as a passenger on an uninsured motorcycle. She received payment from the insurer of the truck involved in the collision but sought additional compensation under the uninsured motorist provision of Shawn’s policy. Aetna denied coverage because Tina was not a named insured on the declarations page and was not residing in the same household as Shawn at the time of the accident, as required by the policy definition.
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