Cooke v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America

OPINION

Appellant’s wife was severely injured in an automobile accident in November, 1976, and as a result of those injuries, she died. Appellant claims to have incurred medical expenses in excess of $23,000.00 on account of his wife’s injuries.

Pursuant to the no-fault provisions of an automobile insurance policy covering appellant’s two vehicles, respondent paid basic reparation benefits of $10,000.00.

Appellant contends respondent owes an additional $10,000.00 in basic reparation benefits because the policy insured two vehicles and charged a separate premium for each. Respondent on the other…