Gidget Swanson claimed injury from a motor vehicle accident.  She said that a red car hit her from behind and pushed her into the car ahead of her.  She said that the red car drove away and was never identified.  She presented an uninsured motorist claim to her auto insurance company Acuity.  The claim was not resolved and went to trial.   At trial, a jury found Acuity liable for compensatory damages in the amount of $150,000.  The jury said that Acuity had breached its contract with Ms. … [Read more...]