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The Illinois Appellate Court has reversed a Circuit Court judge\u2019s order dismissing a lawsuit related to insurance coverage. John Smolinski was in a car accident on March 3, 2012. At the time, Smolinski was driving a rented car. Mr. Smolinski had previously entered into a \u201cpersonal auto policy\u201d with Allmerica Financial Alliance Insurance Co.<\/p>\n

On September 27, 2012, Smolinski filed a lawsuit pro se against Allmerica claiming that it had violated the terms of the insurance contract by refusing to pay for damages to Smolinski\u2019s car.<\/p>\n

Allmerica filed its appearance and a hearing was set for December 17. Smolinski was not present at the December 17 court hearing and the matter was dismissed for want of prosecution.<\/p>\n

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The Illinois Appellate Court has reversed a Circuit Court judge\u2019s order dismissing a lawsuit related to insurance coverage. John Smolinski was in a car accident on March 3, 2012. At the time, Smolinski was driving a rented car. Mr. Smolinski had previously entered into a \u201cpersonal auto policy\u201d with Allmerica Financial Alliance Insurance Co. 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