Bonamico v. Kisella

Bernes, Judge.

Brad and Lanette Bonamico appeal from the trial court’s grant of partial summary judgment to Progressive American Insurance Company, their uninsured motorist (UM) insurance provider, in a lawsuit involving injuries sustained by Brad Bonamico in a motor vehicle accident. The sole issue on appeal is whether Progressive, as a UM provider, is statutorily obligated to pay a punitive damages judgment in the event that one is awarded to the Bonamicos. Based upon the prior precedent of this Court and our Supreme Court, we conclude that the answer to this question is no.

The facts of this…