Court of Appeals of Washington February 4, 1997, No. 14728-2-III (Estate of Sturgill v. United Services Automobile Ass'n)

Thompson, J.

Joan Sturgill was a passenger in an automobile owned and operated by her daughter, Ramona Sturgill. They were involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist, resulting in injuries to Joan Sturgill that caused her death. Ramona Sturgill’s automobile was insured by Allstate Insurance Company, which paid uninsured motorist (UIM) and other benefits to Joan Sturgill’s estate.