Monaco v. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co.

McAllister, j.

The plaintiff, Teresa Monaco, through her guardian ad litem, Caroline A. Monaco, brought this action against the defendant seeking recovery under the uninsured motorist coverage provisions of a policy issued by the defendant.

The plaintiff sustained personal injuries in a collision on January 24, 1974 while a passenger in a motor vehicle. The plaintiff’s damages were stipulated to be in excess of $20,000. Neither the driver of the vehicle nor the vehicle itself was insured at the time of the accident.

Defendant had issued an automobile insurance policy to Caroline A. Monaco,…