Erie Indemnity Co. v. Coal Operators Casualty Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Eagen,

An automobile, operated by Joseph Kreckle, was involved in a one-car accident. Thomas G. DeLullo, the owner of the vehicle, was a passenger in the automobile at the time and suffered injuries which caused his death. The Administrator of DeLullo’s Estate sued Kreckle in trespass seeking damages, and at trial won a jury award totaling 118,650.1

Prior to the accident, Coal Operators Casualty Company (Coal) issued an automobile liability insurance policy which provided, inter alia, coverage for any person operating the DeLullo vehicle with the owner’s consent. The…