Policyholder Can Recover Loss-of-Consortium Damages on Top of Paid UIM Claim, 8th Circ. Says
"No longer would the $250,000 per-person limit be a barrier to recovery. It is, after all, per person, allowing each spouse to recover for their own damages subject to payments by the tortfeasor's insurer and the $500,000 per-occurrence limit. It would not matter that Beverly suffered no 'bodily injury' herself," the court said.
Eighth Circuit Affirms Arbitrator's Interpretation of Intent in Interpreting Arbitration Agreement
The court applied an adverse inference against the company for failing to call two witnesses, and interpreted the parties' collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by inserting an intent requirement that was not explicitly included in the agreement. While the affirmance of an arbitration award is unsurprising, the court's discussion of these nuances warrants attention.

