Murray v. Erie Insurance Exchange

JIULIANTE, P.J.,

This matter is before the court on both parties’ motions for summary judgment. The decedent-plaintiff above died on January 24, 1985, from serious personal *607injuries she sustained as a passenger in a car accident on January 18, 1985. Funeral and burial expenses totalled $5549.30.

At the time of the accident, decedent was covered under a no-fault policy of automobile insurance which her mother and step-father had with defendant. Decedent’s estate received funeral benefits under the policy in the amount of $1500, which benefits were called “personal injury protection” benefits.

At…