Nye v. Erie Insurance Exchange

OPINION

LARSEN, Justice.

On December 21, 1978, Karen Nye was killed in an automobile accident. At the time of her death, the decedent was covered by a No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance policy issued by appellant Erie Insurance Exchange (Erie). Appellee, C. William Nye, Jr., the decedent’s father and administrator of her estate, submitted a claim to Erie for payment of work loss benefits under the Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act.1 His claim was denied by Erie.

*5On November 15, 1979, appellee instituted the present class action against Erie and thirty other insurance companies…