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UIM claim in Kansas

5 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Ray v. Caudillgreen
kan · 1999 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Ray v. Caudill, 266 Kan. 921, 924 , 974 P.2d 560 (1999); see also 9 Couch on Insurance 3d § 122:5, p. 122-16 (Rev. ed. 2008) (stating that UM/UIM coverage “provides first-party benefits as opposed to a liability policy which pays third-party benefits”).

2014See Ray v. Caudill, 266 Kan. 921, 924 , 974 P.2d 560 (1999); see also 9 Couch on Insurance 3d § 122:5, p. 122-16 (Rev. ed. 2008) (stating that UM/UIM coverage “provides first-party benefits as opposed to a liability policy which pays third-party benefits”).

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Cashman Ex Rel. Cashman v. Cherrygreen
kan · 2000 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002The second paragraph of the syllabus contains even broader language: "The underinsured motorist provider is responsible for paying the difference between the insured's pro rata share of the settlement and the total amount of damages up to the insured's underinsured liability limits...." 270 Kan. at 295, Syl. ¶ 2.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Loucks v. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance green
kanctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2025In Loucks, this court analyzed the general procedure of a UIM claim and held that two separate causes of action are triggered when an insured motorist is injured in an accident caused by an underinsured motorist. 33 Kan.

2025In Loucks, this court analyzed the general procedure of a UIM claim and held that two separate causes of action are triggered when an insured motorist is injured in an accident caused by an underinsured motorist. 33 Kan.

12025–2025
Elliott v. Farm Bureau Ins. Co., Inc. neutral
kanctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2004App. 2d 790, 793 , 995 P.2d 885 (1999), rev. denied 269 Kan. 932 (2000). *294 Before turning to the specific dispute between Loucks and Farm Bureau, we will review the substance and procedure of a UIM claim in general.

2004App. 2d 790, 793 , 995 P.2d 885 (1999), rev. denied 269 Kan. 932 (2000). *294 Before turning to the specific dispute between Loucks and Farm Bureau, we will review the substance and procedure of a UIM claim in general.

12004–2004
Jones v. Automobile Club Inter-Insurance Exchange green
kanctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2003The court remanded the case with instructions for the district court to determine the actual damages of Terry Burris and Everetta Burris to eliminate any potential for collusion between Jones, Terry Burris, and Everetta Burris. 26 Kan.

2003The court remanded the case with instructions for the district court to determine the actual damages of Terry Burris and Everetta Burris to eliminate any potential for collusion between Jones, Terry Burris, and Everetta Burris. 26 Kan.

12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 40-284 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 40-256 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 40-908 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NJ 61 (1988–2026) TX 50 (2001–2025) WA 46 (1992–2026) OH 45 (1999–2024) PA 30 (1998–2025) MN 28 (1988–2016) OR 16 (1993–2022) IA 15 (1995–2023) NC 13 (1996–2024) AL 11 (2002–2025) CO 10 (2001–2024) CA 10 (2007–2024) KY 8 (1999–2024) WI 8 (2000–2022) IL 8 (2005–2025) HI 7 (1997–2026) IN 7 (2003–2025) AZ 6 (1997–2024) NM 6 (2007–2019) MD 6 (2001–2025) SD 5 (2001–2025) KS 5 (2002–2025) MI 5 (2015–2025) UT 4 (1996–2026) OK 4 (2001–2011) MT 4 (2013–2020) ID 3 (2011–2025) ME 3 (2006–2010) RI 2 (2003–2013) AK 2 (2001–2008)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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