Medeiros v. Anthem Casualty Insurance Group

OPINION

This case came before the Court for oral argument on April 15, 2002, pursuant to an order directing both parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and considering the memoranda of the parties, we conclude that cause has not been shown. Accordingly, we shall decide the appeal at this time.

Edward Couto (Couto or decedent) and Richard Rampino (collectively, the decedents), were tragically killed in a car accident on May 8, 1997, when they were struck by an uninsured drunk driver on their…