Pinson v. Allstate Insurance Co.

Maxine W. Pinson, plaintiff, brought this action against defendant, Allstate Insurance Company, in the circuit court of Cook County to reinstate benefit payments and obtain treble damages under an extended personal injury protection insurance contract she entered into with defendant. At trial, defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s complaint was granted and plaintiff appeals. We reverse and remand to the trial court for further proceedings.

Plaintiff purchased automobile insurance from defendant in 1971. The policy issued by defendant consisted of the main policy and a subsequently issued…