Carrillo v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

OPINION

By the Court,

Batjer, J.:

The Carrillos’ daughter Barbara was killed in a one-car accident on July 29, 1977. The car was owned by the Carrillos and insured by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (State Farm). Pursuant to terms of the insurance policy and NRS 698.070(5), State Farm paid the Carrillos $5,000 for survivor’s benefits. On September 6, 1977, the Carrillos filed an amended complaint for declaratory relief against State Farm seeking, among other things, a declaration that they were entitled to recover survivor’s benefits under each of the five automobile policies…