Pisarchick v. Progressive Companies

MINORA, J.,

Presently before the court are the defendant’s preliminary objections to the plaintiff’s complaint. At issue is whether the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law is the exclusive remedy for denial of first-party medical benefits under an automobile insurance policy. Oral arguments were heard on February 27, 2001, and the parties have now submitted their respective memorandum of law and briefs making the matter ripe for disposition. Upon review of the pleadings by the parties, their memorandum and brief, and oral arguments, and for reasons discussed below, the…