Norris v. Wood

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

William Norris was fatally injured when the uninsured car he was driving was struck by a car driven by Eugene Wood in Philadelphia. His daughter, Thomasine, filed a claim with the Pennsylvania Assigned Claims Plan for work loss benefits and funeral expenses, on behalf of Mr. Norris’ estate, and for survivor’s benefits, on her own behalf. The Plan paid the estate $16,500 and Thomasine $5,000.

Thomasine then brought suit for uninsured motorist benefits against the Plan. In the same action, she claimed damages from Eugene Wood for negligence, and from “Talk of the Town” Bar for…