Francis-Newell v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

PARRISH, Chief Judge.

Barbara Francis-Newell (appellant) appeals a summary judgment that was entered in favor of Prudential Insurance Company (Prudential) in an action in which appellant sought recovery of damages for the wrongful death of her child, Eleanor Francis. The child’s death was the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Eleanor Francis was a passenger in an automobile that was covered by an automobile insurance policy issued by Prudential. Appellant’s claim against Prudential was based upon the uninsured motorist coverage in the policy. The trial court, in entering…