DiBassie v. AM. STANDARD INS. CO. OF WISCONSIN

Meyer, J.:

Appellant American Standard Insurance Company, of Wisconsin (defendant) appeals from the trial court’s judgment awarding interest and attorney fees in a case for overdue personal injury protection (PIP) benefits; the action was brought by defendant’s insured, appellee Dean R. DiBassie (plaintiff).

Plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident on August 27, 1981. On November 10, 1981, plaintiff submitted to defendant the police accident report describing the incident. On November 16, he provided defendant with written notice of a covered loss, pursuant to the contract for insurance…