Somerville v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Colins,

Patrick and Diana M. Somerville (petitioners) appeal an order of the Insurance Commissioner affirming an Insurance Department determination which upheld Erie Insurance Company’s decision not to renew the petitioners’ automobile insurance policy.

The petitioners had three automobile accidents within thirty-six months of their insurance policy’s anniversary date: an intersection accident in October, 1983; a rear end collision in June, 1984; and an accident in August, 1985, apparently resulting from Mr. Somerville’s efforts to avoid hitting another car. In March 1986, prior…