Modesta v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

OPINION

LARSEN, Justice.

On March 2, 1978, appellant Patricia Modesta was injured when the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) bus in which she was a passenger was struck from behind by an uninsured motorist. On December 17, 1979, appellant demanded arbitration of her uninsured motorist claim with SEPTA. When SEPTA refused to arbitrate, appellant commenced a suit in equity demanding arbitration, uninsured motorist coverage, and judgment in the amount of $50,000.1 The court of common pleas granted SEPTA’s preliminary objection and dismissed appellant’s complaint. On…