Tait Ex Rel. Tait v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance Co.

Opinion by

Judge STERNBERG. *

Defendant, Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company (insurer), appeals the trial court's award of damages and interest to Thurman Tait (insured). Insured cross-appeals. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

In October 1999, insured, who was covered under an automobile policy with insurer, was involved in an automobile accident. He filed a claim with insurer for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. Insured was eighty years old and in poor health at the time of the accident. He died after the trial, during the pendency of this appeal.

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