Maryland Casualty Insurance v. Johnson

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Appellees Johnson and Faglier were injured while riding as passengers in an automobile owned by Jessie Cole. The automobile was insured by appellant Maryland Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., pursuant to an insurance policy issued to Jessie Cole’s husband, David P. Cole. By letters dated July 18, 1989, appellees made demand upon appellant for optional PIP (personal injury protection) benefits. Subsequently, appellees filed these actions for optional PIP coverage, a 25 percent penalty, punitive damages, and attorney fees, alleging that appellant failed to properly…