Bergeron v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

J. SKELLY WRIGHT, District Judge.

On September 18, 1960, Sidney J. Bergeron, Jr. was involved in an automobile accident resulting in his death as well as injuries to several of his passengers, including his wife. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company was Mr. Bergeron’s liability insurer on a 1953 Pontiac. On August 31, 1960, during the policy period, Mr. Bergeron bought a 1960 Chevrolet, the car involved in this accident. He notified State Farm immediately of the purchase and thus brought the new car within the provisions of the policy providing 30-day coverage for the new car.

Mrs.…