SIGEL v. NEW JERSEY MFRS. INS. CO.


745 A.2d 602 (2000)

328 N.J. Super. 293

Michael SIGEL, Plaintiff, v. NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant, and Allstate Insurance Company, Defendant-Respondent.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided February 24, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kathleen S. Murphy, Roseland, for appellant (Connell, Foley & Geiser, attorneys; Lisa M. Fontoura and Ms. Murphy, on the brief).

Donald T. Okner, Fairfield, for respondent (Dwyer Connell & Lisbona, attorneys; Mr. Okner, on the brief).

Before Judges PRESSLER, CIANCIA and ARNOLD.


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

The question presented by this appeal is whether stepbrothers are "related by marriage" as that language is used in an automobile insurance policy for the purpose of defining coverage.

Plaintiff Michael Sigel was struck by an automobile as he attempted to walk across a street. The driver did not stop and has never been identified. At the time of the accident plaintiff lived with his mother, his stepfather...

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