Collins v. Northwestern National Insurance Group

FINKELHOR, J.,

The above matter came before the court en banc on the preliminary objections of defendant, Northwestern National Insurance Group, to plaintiff’s amended complaint. This case was previously heard by Ralph H. Smith, Jr. and Rolf Larsen, JJ., and plaintiff was permitted to file an amended complaint. 1 It is defendant’s contention that plaintiff has still failed to state a valid cause of action.

The issue before the court is whether the Unfair Insurance Practices Act of July 22, 1974, P.L. 589, 40 P.S. §1171.1, created aprivate right of action by individuals, including third parties,…