Becker v. Harple

ALLISON, J.,

This matter is before the court on defendant’s motion for partial summary judgment. As a result of a rear-end automobile accident on October 7, 1991, Sharon D. Becker commenced a lawsuit against Cheryl Lynn Harple on February 25, 1992. Pursuant to an election made by Ms. Becker with her insurance carrier, Fidelity & Guaranty Company, she elected the limited tort option pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S. §1705.

On February 7, 1990, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed an amendment to the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Responsibility Law, the Act, establishing the “limited tort option:” 75…