INGRAHAM v. TRAVELERS COMPANIES


217 N.J. Super. 126 (1987)

524 A.2d 1319

GERALDINE INGRAHAM, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided April 27, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edward H. Keiper argued the cause for appellant (Richard A. DeMichele, attorney).

Darrell Fineman argued the cause for respondent (Capizola, Fineman & Kutner, attorneys).

Before Judges KING, DEIGHAN and HAVEY.


The opinion of the court was delivered by KING, P.J.A.D.

This appeal is taken from a summary judgment in favor of a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage claimant in an action against her own automobile insurer, The Travelers. The issue is whether plaintiff can obtain PIP benefits from her own insurer where she was not actually struck by a vehicle. The Law Division judge held that actual contact was not necessary. We disagree and reverse.

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