Creed v. Allstate Insurance

DEL SOLE, Judge:

On June 25, 1979, a dog owned by Joy Creed was allowed to run loose and attacked and bit Justin Coffey, a minor. Suit was commenced on behalf of the minor by his parents and natural guardians against the Appellant. At the time of the incident, Appellant had a homeowner’s insurance policy issued by Allstate Insurance Company, the Defendant-Appellee herein. The lawsuit filed on behalf of Justin Coffey sought damages for personal injury to Justin, derivative claims on behalf of his parents and natural guardians and in Count III thereof included a claim for punitive damages. Upon…