Rhodes v. Automotive Ignition Co.

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

Melvyn Rhodes, husband of appellant Mary Jane Rhodes, was struck and killed by an uninsured motorist. At the time of the accident Mr. Rhodes was employed as a salesman for appellee. Automotive Ignition Company (employer). Mrs. Rhodes applied for benefits under the uninsured motorist provisions of her husband’s automobile insurance policy, written by appellant Harleysville Insurance Co. (Harleysville). As a result of her application, Harleysville settled her claim for $8,000. A release, providing for subrogation to all the assured’s rights of recovery, was obtained from…