§ 17201. — 17201. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1252, Sec. 10.)

California § 17201.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code VEH: Vehicle Code - VEH
• Div. 9.: DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. Civil Liability of Owners and Operators of Vehicles
• Art. 2.5.: ARTICLE 2.5. Uninsured Owners

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The payment of any settlement with an uninsured owner or operator or the payment of any final judgment for damages obtained by an uninsured owner or operator in a civil action against an insured owner or operator shall not be made until the claims of the owner, the operator, or the occupants of the insured motor vehicle, if any, or their heirs or legal representatives for benefits under the uninsured motorist endorsement are settled by the insurer and the claimants under the uninsured motorist endorsement or are determined by the arbitrator in arbitration proceedings conducted pursuant to Section 11580.2 of the Insurance Code.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1252, Sec. 10.