West v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Opinion

GOOD, J. *

On November 8, 1969, appellants were injured when their car was rear-ended. Appellants were insured by respondent under a policy containing a provision for medical payments up to $1,000 per person, per occurrence. Appellants received and paid for medical treatment sums approximating $900. On November 9, appellants notified respondent’s local agent of the accident. There was no contact between the insured and insurer until after appellants had settled their claim against the driver of the other vehicle for $2,700. On June 26, 1970, they then made demand on respondent for…