Satterfield v. Erie Insurance Property & Casualty

Chief Justice ALBRIGHT delivered the Opinion of the Court.

ALBRIGHT, Chief Justice.

Jessica Satterfield appeals from the March 3, 2004, order of the Circuit Court of Pleas-ants County granting summary judgment to Appellee Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company (“Erie”) in connection with an issue of coverage that involves the “newly acquired auto clause” in a commercial auto policy. Based on the fact that the insured, Dale Williamson, had contacted Erie prior to the accident that resulted in injuries to Ms. Satterfield for the purpose of including the insured vehicle under Mr.…