Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund v. Erie Insurance Exchange

SALMON, Judge.

The issue presented in this case is one of first impression. It requires us to interpret and implement Md.Code (1957,1994 Repl.Vol.), Art. 48A, § 543. Article 48A,1 § 543, deals, inter alia, with the coordination of insurance policies providing for personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits under circumstances where two insurance policies potentially provide PIP benefits for the same injured party. The facts that give rise to this litigation are simple and undisputed.

FACTS. Samoil Fink was, on October 13, 1990, insured under an automobile insurance policy issued by Erie…