Unpacking the State Farm Ruling That Redefined What ‘Land Motor Vehicle’ Means

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Electric Scooters Declared “Land Motor Vehicles” and the Insurance World Takes Note On April 23, 2025, the Indiana Court of Appeals delivered a game-changing decision for anyone navigating today’s fast-evolving transportation landscape. The ruling declared that an electric scooter qualifies as a “land motor vehicle” under Michelle DiPego’s uninsured motorist insurance policy with State Farm. At its core, this case addressed an all-too-common question in urban life today: who pays when hoverboards, scooters, or other techie transport devices cause accidents? DiPego’s story is simple but impactful. While walking in Baltimore,…

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