Lawson v. Insurance Co. of North America

HIRSH, J.,

Plaintiff, Juanita Lawson, was injured on January 26, 1972, when the automobile which she was operating was struck by an uninsured motorist. Plaintiffs vehicle had been leased on a long-term basis from Gegnas Rent-A-Car and, along with approximately 100 other automobiles owned by Gegnas, was insured under a single Lability policy issued by defendant, Insurance Company of North America (hereinafter referred to as “INA”). Ms. Lawson filed a claim with INA pursuant to the uninsured motorist provision of the policy. When settlement could not be reached, she demanded arbitration. Sander…