Reiman v. Erie Insurance

MORAN, J.,

The matter presently before the court involves two requests by defendant. First, defendant offers a motion for judgment on the pleadings. Second, defendant petitions the court to permit withdrawal of admissions pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 4014(d).

Plaintiffs have filed this suit seeking payment of an accidental death benefit under a policy of insurance issued by defendant. Plaintiffs’ claim for said benefit is based on the death of an unborn fetus (in the 19th week of gestation) that allegedly resulted from a vehicular accident in which plaintiff Hope E. Reiman was involved.

As defendant’s…