Wilkins v. Department of Public Aid

This appeal arises from an adjudication by the circuit court of a Department of Public Aid lien filed against the proceeds of an insurance policy payable for the damages sustained by plaintiff, Jo Ann Wilkins, who was injured in an automobile accident on August 29, 1977.

The policy was owned by plaintiffs mother, Ruby Wilkins, and covered members of her household for injuries caused by uninsured motorists. The policy limits were *10,000 for each person and *1,000 for medical payments, of which *653.50 had been already paid as reimbursement for certain medical expenses. The Department of Public Aid,…