Hein v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance

The principal issue of law transferred is whether the defendant, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, must extend uninsured motorists’ coverage to the plaintiff executrix. The case is one of first impression here and counsel have informed the court that they are unable to cite any authority squarely in point.

The insurance policy involved was issued and delivered to August Hein in Connecticut, where he resided. Under item 6 of the policy, headed “Financial responsibility,” appears the following: “The liability insurance afforded by this policy under Coverages C (1) and C (2) shall comply with…