Penachio v. Walker

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hatcher, C.:

This appeal stems from an action by the parents of a four year old daughter for her wrongful death.

The facts are not in dispute.

On March 28, 1968, Glenda Kaye Penachio, a pedestrian four years of age, was struck and severely injured by a motorcycle operated by the defendant, resulting in her death on April 1, 1968. The defendant was an uninsured motorist and Farmers Insurance Exchange had in effect at the time of the death an automobile insurance policy providing for uninsured motorist coverage for plaintiffs and family. Pursuant thereto…