(CNN) — A Missouri woman was awarded $5.2 million in a settlement from insurance company GEICO after contracting a sexually transmitted disease in a vehicle that was insured by the company, court documents show. The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld that award this week. The woman said she contracted human papillomavirus (HPV) from the car’s owner through sexual acts in the car in November and December 2017, according to court documents. In April 2021, GEICO denied coverage and refused her settlement offer, according to the Missouri Court of Appeals filing. “GEICO did not take advantage of this opportunity, and instead denied coverage and refused to defend Insured,” the opinion said.

Source: CNN June 11, 2022 05:11 UTC