Burnett v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Illinois

On September 22, 1989, Bonnie McMurray, a passenger in a vehicle operated by Robert Robinette, was killed when Robinette lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree. Notice of the accident was given to the defendants and a claim was made for the death of Bonnie McMurray under the provisions of two motor vehicle insurance policies issued by the defendants to Bonnie McMurray and to Russell and Patricia Burnett. Plaintiffs received $5,000 pursuant to the medical-payment limit under Bonnie McMurray’s motor vehicle insurance policy and $50,000 pursuant to the uninsured motorist provision of…