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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Civil Action - (XX) Law
( ) Equity
DEBRA and MICHAEL BARBER
605 Brisbain Lane
Enola, PA 17025
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288
UNITED SERVICE AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288
versus USAA GENERAL INDEMNITY
INSURANCE COMPANY
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288
Plaintiff(s) &
Address(es)
USAA CASUALTY INSURANCIE
COMPANY
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288
Defendant(s) & >
Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue A Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
Writ of Summons Shall be issued and forwarded to (XX )Attorney
Andrew C. Spears Esquire
1300 Linalestown Road
Harr_isburg PA 17108
717 238-2000
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2010
Civil Action - (XX) Law
( ) Equity
DEBRA and MICHAEL BARBER
605 Brisbain Lane
Enola, PA 17025
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288
UNITED SERVICE AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288
versus USAA GENERAL INDEMNITY
INSURANCE COMPANY
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288
USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288
Plaintiff(s) & Defendant(s) &
Address(es) Address(es)
SHERIFF INSTRUCTIONS
TO SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please serve the Writ of Summons by Certified Mail on the following Defendants separately:
USAA Casualty Insurance USAA General Indemnity
Company Company
9800 Fredericksburg Road 9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288 San Antonio, TX 78288
USAA Insurance Company United Service Automobile
9800 Fredericksburg Road Association
San Antonio, TX 78288 9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288
Very truly yours,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
Andrew C. Spears
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff FILED-OFFICE
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Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy JAN 20 AM 10. 1
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor IC ERLAND COUNT,*
PENNSYLVANIA
Debra Barber
vs.
USAA Insurance Company (et al.)
Case Number
2010-7914
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
01/03/2011 On this date Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff mailed the within Writ of Summons by certified mail, return
receipt requested to USAA Insurance Company.
01/03/2011 On this date Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff mailed the within Writ of Summons by certified mail, return
receipt requested to United States Automobile Association.
01/03/2011 On this date Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff mailed the within Writ of Summons by certified mail, return
receipt requested to USAA General Indemnity Insurance Company.
01/03/2011 On this date Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff mailed the within Writ of Summons by certified mail, return
receipt requested to USAA Casualty Insurance Company.
01/07/2011 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that he served the within Writ
of Summons upon the within named defendant, QA Casualty Insurance Company, in the following
manner: On January 3, 2011 the Sheriff mailed by ce ied mail, return receipt requested a true and
correct copy of the within Writ of Summons to the defendant's last known address of 9800 Insurance
Company, San Antonio, TX 78288. The certified mail return receipt card was received by the Cumberland
County Sheriffs Office signed by an adult in charge on January 3, 2011.
01/07/2011 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that he served the within Writ
of Summons upon the within named defendant, US eneral Indemnity Insurance Company, in the
following manner: On January 3, 2011 the Sheriff mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested a true
and correct copy of the within Writ of Summons to the defendant's last known address of 9800 Insurance
Company, San Antonio, TX 78288. The certified mail return receipt card was received by the Cumberland
County Sheriffs Office signed by an adult in charge on January 3, 2011.
01/07/2011 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that he served the within Writ
of Summons upon the within named defendant, United Servicp4utomobile Association, in the following
manner: On January 3, 2011 the Sheriff mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested a true and
correct copy of the within Writ of Summons to the defendant's last known address of 9800 Insurance
Company, San Antonio, TX 78288. The certified mail return receipt card was received by the Cumberland
County Sheriffs Office signed by an adult in charge on January 3, 2011.
01/07/2011 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that he served the within Writ
of Summons upon the within named defendant, USAA Insurance Company, in the following manner: On
January 3, 2011 the Sheriff mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested a true and correct copy of the
within Writ of Summons to the defendant's ast known address of 9800 Insurance Company, San Antonio,
TX 78288. The certified mail return receipt card was received by the Cumberland County Sheriffs Office
signed by an adult in charge on January 3, 2011.
SHERIFF COST: $98.60
January 19, 2011
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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DEBRA L. BARBER and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MICHAEL BARBER, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. NO. 10-7914
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY, =-: -- 71
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL 771
INDEMNITY COMPANY ` ?ry:.?
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and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
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NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so
the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without
further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER,
GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER,
WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT
PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU
MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
(717) 249-3166
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se
presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar accibn dentro de los prbximos veinte (20)
dias despues de la notificacibn de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un
abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones
a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accibn
como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero
reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamacibn o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser
dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mcis aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u
otros derechos importantes para usted.
LISTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO
TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE
PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA
OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS
LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
(717) 249-3166
HANDLER, HENNING Ili ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
An w pears, Esquire
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
ID# 87737
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff
Fax: (717) 233-3029
Email: Spears@HHRLAW.COM
DEBRA L. BARBER and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MICHAEL BARBER, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
: NO. 10-7914
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY COMPANY,
and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY
Defendants
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Debra L. Barber and Michael Barber, by and
through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, by Andrew C. Spears,
Esquire, and make the within Complaint against Defendants, USAA Insurance Company,
United Services Automobile Association, USAA General Indemnity Company, and USAA
Casualty Insurance Company, and, in support thereof, aver as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, is an adult individual currently residing at 605
Brisbain Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiff, Michael Barber, is an adult individual currently residing at 605
Brisbain Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs Debra L. Barber and Michael Barber
were lawfully married.
4. Defendant, USAA Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as "USAA
Insurance") is an insurance company doing business in Pennsylvania and having its
registered address at 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
5. Defendant, United Services Automobile Association (hereinafter referred to
as "USAA") is an insurance company doing business in Pennsylvania and having its
registered address at 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
6. Defendant, USAA General Indemnity Insurance Company (hereinafter
referred to as "USAA General") is an insurance company doing business in Pennsylvania
and having its registered address at 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Bexar
County, Texas.
7. Defendant, USAA Casualty Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as
"USAA Casualty"), is an insurance company doing business in Pennsylvania and having
its registered address at 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
8. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, was the owner and
operator of a 2004 Ford Taurus bearing Pennsylvania registration number DBZ6439.
(hereinafter referred to has "Plaintiffs vehicle")
9. At all times material hereto, the tortfeasor, an unknown driver, was the
operator of a white hatch-back.
10. On or about January 15, 2007, at approximately 2:12 p.m., Plaintiff, Debra
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L. Barber, was traveling northbound in a lawful traveling lane on Interstate 81 in Hampden
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
11. At approximately the same time and place, the unknown tortfeasor was also
traveling northbound on Interstate 81 exceeding the posted speed limit and weaving in and
out of traffic.
12. Plaintiff attempted to change lanes when suddenly and without warning, the
unknown tortfeasor traveled around Plaintiffs vehicle onto the grass and crossed the
center lane.
13. The unknown tortfeasor then lost control of the vehicle which moved back
into the lane of travel causing Plaintiffs vehicle to strike the unknown tortfeasor's vehicle
with her front right bumper.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the tortfeasor, Plaintiff,
Debra L. Barber, sustained personal injuries including, but not limited to, chronic cervical
strain, central disc herniation, central stenosis and right upper extremity radiculopathy.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and
she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her
physical, emotional and financial detriment and loss.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid
injuries, to spend money for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be required to
expend more for the same purposes in the future, to her detriment and loss.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
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Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has suffered a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity and
may continue to suffer the same in the future, to her detriment and loss.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has been, and may in the future be hindered from attending to
her daily duties, to her detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and will continue to
endure the same in the future, to her detriment and loss.
20. Prior to the aforementioned collision, Defendant, USAA Casualty, issued a
policy of automobile insurance to Plaintiffs, policy number 00581 04 02C 7101 7. Said
policy was in effect on the date of the aforementioned collision. (Hereinafter referred to as
the "Policy")
21. At the time of the collision, Plaintiffs insured two vehicles on the Policy, which
provided for $100,000.00 in uninsured motorist coverage with stacking.
22. At the time of the collision, Plaintiffs' policy with Defendant, USAA Casualty,
provided for a total of $200,000.00 in uninsured motorist coverage.
23. As a result of the selection of uninsured motorist benefits, Plaintiffs paid and
Defendant, USAA Casualty, accepted increased premium payments.
24. At the time Plaintiffs purchased the Policy they elected to stack their
uninsured motorist benefits on both vehicles on the Policy, thereby increasing their
available uninsured motorist benefits in order to protect their financial integrity in the event
they were injured by the negligence of a driver who did not maintain adequate insurance
coverage.
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25. On February 14, 2008, Defendant, USAA Casualty, denied payment for
treatment received after October 4, 2007, referring to the treatment as unnecessary and/or
inappropriate.
26. On September 15, 2009, Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, was recommended
additional treatment, including formal physical therapy, medication and possible surgery,
by her orthopedist.
27. On September 19, 2009, Defendant's insurance adjuster, Dorothy Ann
Schwarz, made an offer of $6,000.00.
28. On August 16, 2010 Plaintiffs made a demand from Defendant, USAA
Casualty, for the uninsured motorist policy limits of $200,000.00.
29. On September 28, 2010, Plaintiff's orthopedist noted that although Plaintiff's
symptoms had improved before they reoccurred, Plaintiff will require additional treatment
including formal physical therapy, medications and possible surgery.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Debra L. Barber v. USAA INSURANCE COMPANY et all
30. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if fully set forth below.
31. Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has fully complied with the terms, conditions and
duties required under the Policy.
32. Defendants, have failed to objectively and reasonably evaluate Plaintiffs'
claims.
33. Defendants, have failed to promptly offer payment of the reasonable and fair
value of the uninsured motorist claim to Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber.
34. Defendants, have failed to reasonably investigate Plaintiffs' claim inasmuch
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as a thorough and proper inquiry would have revealed that Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber,
sustained injuries, damages and losses, and she continues to suffer the same which would
have required an offer of the Policy limits for reasonable compensation.
35. As the insurer of Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, Defendants, owed a fiduciary,
contractual and statutory obligation to investigate, evaluate and negotiate the uninsured
motorist claim in good faith and to arrive at a prompt, fair and equitable settlement.
36. For the reasons set forth above, Defendants, have violated their obligations
under the Policy.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Debra L. Barber and Michael Barber, respectfully request
this Honorable Court enter a judgment in Plaintiffs' favor, together with compensatory
damages, attorney's fees and such other relief as this Honorable Court deems just and
proper.
Date:
Respectfully Submitted
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
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Andrev?t.'8peers, Esquire
I . D. #87737
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 238-2000
Spears@HHRLaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
V.
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY COMPANY,
and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 10-7914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPANY
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 28th day of February, 2011, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Plaintiffs' Complaint was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail;
Marc Moyer, Esq.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P O Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Date: J? "
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HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
Andrew C. Spears
VERIFICATION
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are
based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of
the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to
the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is
that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification.
THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: e I 'WO/
VERIFICATION
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are
based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of
the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to
the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is
that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification.
THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: °1 / 1.2 D/ J66q,
Debra Barber
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2011 APR --8 AM 10: 54
'-UMBERLANO COUNTY
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP PENNSYLVANIA
Marc A. Moyer, Esquire 717-441-3960 - direct
Attorney I.D. #76434 mmoyer@tthlaw.com
Todd B. Narvol, Esquire 717-237-7133 - direct
Attorney I.D. No. 42136 tnarvol@tthlaw.com
305 N. Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg PA 17108-0999 Attorneys for Defendants
DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 10-7914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY COMPANY, and USAA
CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendants
MOTION TO ENTER STIPULATION AS ORDER
Please enter the attached Stipulation as an Order. A proposed Order is attached hereto.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: April 7 , 2011
THOMAS, TH
BY:
& HAFER LLP
Mart/ A. Moye , Esquire (I.D. No. 76434)
Todd B. N ol, Esquire (I.D. No. 42136)
305 North ront Street, P.O. Box 999
Harrisb , PA 17108-0999
717-441-3960
Attorneys for Defendants
930448.1
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DEBRA and MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
V.
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICE AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY,
and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STIPULATION TO AMEND COMPLAINT AND CAPTION
It is hereby stipulated by the undersigned counsel of record that Paragraphs 4, 5, 6, and
35 shall be stricken from Plaintiffs' Complaint, and that the caption of this matter shall be
amended to:
DEBRA and MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
V.
USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 10-7914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
?,2 ?-
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87737
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Date: II
BY THE COURT:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 10-7914
Marc A. oyer, Esquire
Attorn I.D. No. 76434
Todd . Narvol, Esquire
Att ey I.D. No. 42136
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP
305 North Front Street, P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Attorney for Defendants
Date: ?D L
925608.1
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this day of ?x- , 2011, I, Connie Fritz, a legal secretary
with the law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, do hereby certify that I have, this day,
served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion upon the person and at the address below
named by United States 1St Class Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, PA:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
Connie Fritz
930448.1
DEBRA and MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
V.
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICE AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY,
and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAN IA
NO. 10-7914
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ORDER
AND NOW, this day of "40-? , 2011, upon consideration of the
Stipulation and agreement of counsel, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that Paragraphs
4, 5, 6, and 35 shall be stricken from Plaintiffs' Complaint. It is further ORDERED and
DECREED that Plaintiffs' claims against Defendants, USAA Insurance Company, United
Service Automobile Association, and USAA General Indemnity Insurance Company are
DISCONTINUED from the above-captioned lawsuit with prejudice, and that the caption shall
be amended and revised as follows:
DEBRA and MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Defendant
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1300 linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: spears@HHRLaw.com
DEBRA L. BARBER and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MICHAEL BARBER, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY COMPANY,
and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY
Defendants
: NO. 10-7914
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiffs, Debra L. Barber and Michael Barber, by and through
their attorney, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Andrew C. Spears, Esq., and
responds to the Defendants' allegations of New Matter as follows:
37. The averments of this paragraph constitute an incorporation paragraph to which
no response is required. If a response is required, any allegations and/or insinuations of
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wrongdoing on the part of the Plaintiffs are hereby denied.
38. The averments of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. If a response is required, the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law 75 Pa. C.S. §1701 et. seq., speak for themselves. By way of
further response, any and all allegations and/or insinuations of wrongdoing on the part of
Plaintiffs are hereby denied.
39. The averments of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. If a response is required, any and all allegations and/or insinuations of
wrongdoing on the part of Plaintiffs are hereby denied.
40. The averments of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. If a response is required, any and all allegations and/or insinuations of
wrongdoing on the part of Plaintiffs are hereby denied.
41. The averments of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. If a response is required, any and all allegations and/or insinuations of
wrongdoing on the part of Plaintiffs are hereby denied.
42. The averments of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. If a response is required, any and all allegations and/or insinuations of
wrongdoing on the part of Plaintiffs are hereby denied.
43. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber
was involved in a motor vehicle accident on January 15, 2007. The averment concerning
whether said motor vehicle accident is the sole basis for this action constitutes a conclusion of
law to which no response is required. If a response is required, Plaintiff avers that it was
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Defendants' handling of her claims arising out of her motor vehicle accident that formed the
basis for this cause of action.
44. No response required as the attached policy of insurance is a written document
that speaks for itself. If a response is required, any and all allegations and/or insinuations of
wrongdoing on the part of Plaintiffs are hereby denied.
45. Admitted.
46. The averments of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required.
47. The averments of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required.
48. The averments of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required.
49. The averments of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. By way of further response, Plaintiffs aver that they properly brought
their action within four (4) years of the date of the motor vehicle accident.
50. To the extent that the averments set forth in this paragraph refer to the policy
of insurance, the policy is a written document which speaks for itself, no response is required.
All remaining averments are conclusions of law to which no response is required. If a response
is required, any and all allegations or insinuations of wrongdoing on the part of Plaintiffs are
hereby denied.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Debra and Michael Barber, respectfully request that this
Honorable Court dismiss Defendants' New Matter, enter judgment in their favor and enter
such other Orders as are equitable and just.
DATED: aS
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
An s, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. # 87737
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Spears@hhrlaw.com
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiff
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DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
V.
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY COMPANY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 10-7914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 25th day of May, 2011, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Plaintiffs' Reply To New Matter was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail;
Marc Moyer, Esq.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P O Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By: Fr.,
Anew . ears
VERIFICATION
PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P. NO. 1024 (c)
ANDREW C. SPEARS, ESQUIRE, states that he is the attorney for the party filing the foregoing
document; that he makes this affidavit as an attorney, because the party he represents lacks sufficient
knowledge or information upon which to make a verification and/or because he has greater personal
knowledge of the information and belief than that of the party for whom he makes this affidavit; and
that he has sufficient knowledge or information and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters
averred or denied in the foregoing document; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: .-
ANDR C. ARS, ESQUIRE
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BERLANID COUNT
'ENN'SYI VAN'lA
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Marc A. Moyer, Esquire 717-441-3960 - direct
Attorney I.D. #76434 mmoyer@tthlaw.com
Todd B. Narvol, Esquire 717-237-7133 - direct
Attorney I.D. No. 42136 tnarvol@,tthlaw.com
305 N. Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Attorneys for Defendant
DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
V.
Plaintiffs
USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 10-7914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS OF
DEFENDANT, USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
AND NOW, comes Defendant, USAA Casualty Insurance Company, by and through its
counsel, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP, to file its Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and, in
support thereof, avers as follows:
1. Plaintiffs, Debra Barber and Michael Barber, initiated this matter through the
filing of a Writ of Summons on December 29, 2001.
2. Plaintiffs, thereafter, filed a Complaint against Defendant, USAA Casualty
Insurance Company, on February 14, 2011.
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3. Plaintiffs' single count Complaint arises out of a January 15, 2007 automobile
accident from which Plaintiff alleges personal injuries.
4. Plaintiffs' Complaint asserts, inter alia, a claim for breach of contract based upon
Defendant's alleged failure to "offer payment of the reasonable and fair value of [Plaintiff's]
uninsured motorist claim" under her USAA Policy of Insurance, Policy No. 00581-04-02C-
7101-7 (the "Policy") stemming from the January 15, 2007 accident. See, Complaint, ¶¶20, 33,
Exhibit "A".
5. On May 19, 2011, Defendant filed an Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs'
Complaint to which it attached a certified copy of the USAA Policy of Insurance. See, Answer
and New Matter, Exhibit "B".
6. Plaintiffs, thereafter, filed a Reply to Defendant's New Matter on May 25, 2011.
7. Pursuant to Paragraphs 42-45 of its New Matter, Defendant asserted that
Plaintiffs' claims for breach of contract based upon its purported failure to tender uninsured
motorist benefits to the Plaintiffs is barred under the terms and conditions of the Policy,
specifically., Part E - General Provisions. See, certified copy of Policy attached to Defendant's
New Matter as Exhibit "A".
8. Notably, the operative provisions of the Policy required Plaintiffs to initiate the
present legal proceedings within two years of the date of the subject automobile accident, or no
later than January 15, 2009.
9. A Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is in the nature of a demurrer and,
therefore, a trial court must accept all of the well-pleaded allegations of the Party opposing the
Motion as true, or as admitted, unless their falsity is apparent from the record, while only those
facts specifically admitted by the Party opposing the Motion may be considered against him.
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Further, a court may consider only the pleadings themselves, and any documents properly
attached thereto. Bykowski v. Chesed Co., 425 Pa. Super. 595, 598, 625 A.2d 1256, 1258 (1993)
(citing Standard Pennsylvania Practice, 2d §31:18); Kiel v. Good, 467 Pa. 317, 356 A.2d 768
(1976).
10. A Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings should be granted where the pleadings
demonstrate that no genuine issue of fact exists, and the moving parry is entitled to judgment as a
matter of law. Giddings v. Tartler, 567 A.2d 766, 767 (Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 1989). Where
the moving parties' case is clear and free from doubt such that a trial would prove fruitless, the
Motion should be granted. Toner v. Nationwide Insurance Co., 415 Pa. Super. 617, 620, 610
A.2d 53, 55 (1992).
11. It is well settled that a contractual provision limiting the time for commencement
of suit on an insurance contract to a period shorter than that provided by the statute of limitations
is valid is reasonable. See, Lardas v. Underwriters Insurance Co., 426 Pa. 47, 231 A.2d 740
(1967).
12. In this case, the provisions of the USAA Policy clearly and unequivocally
required Plaintiffs to initiate this legal action for uninsured motorist benefits by January 15,
2009.
13. Because Plaintiffs did not initiate this suit until December 29, 2010, no genuine
issue of fact exists as to Plaintiffs being barred from this suit under the terms and conditions of
the Policy and, accordingly, Defendant USAA Casualty Insurance Company is entitled to
judgment as a matter of law.
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WHEREFORE, for the foregoing reasons, Defendant USAA Casualty Insurance
Company, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant its Motion for Judgment on the
Pleadings and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER LLP
BY:
Aarc A. Byer, Esquire
Todd B.. arvol, Esquire
305 N h Front Street, P.O. Box 999
Ham urg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 441-3960
Attorneys for Defendant
Date: August 16, 2011
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DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
V.
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY COMPANY,
and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 10-7914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so
the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without
further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER,
GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER,
WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT
PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
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USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se
presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar accion. dentro de los proximos veinte (20)
dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un
abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones
a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion
como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero
reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamacion o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser
dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u
otros derechos importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO
TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE
PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA
OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS
LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
(717) 249-3166
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
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An&6w`G,.Spears, Esquire
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
ID# 87737
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff
Fax: (717) 233-3029
Email: Spears HHRLAW COM
DEBRA L. BARBER and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MICHAEL BARBER, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
NO. 10-7914
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY COMPANY,
and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY
Defendants
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Debra L. Barber and Michael Barber, by and
through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, by Andrew C. Spears,
Esquire, and make the within Complaint against Defendants, USAA Insurance Company,
United Services Automobile Association, USAA General Indemnity Company, and USAA
Casualty Insurance Company, and, in support thereof, aver as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, is an adult individual currently residing at 605
Brisbain Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiff, Michael Barber, is an adult individual currently residing at 605
Brisbain Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs Debra L. Barber and Michael Barber
were lawfully married.
4. Defendant, USAA Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as "USAA
Insurance") is an insurance company doing business in Pennsylvania and having its
registered address at 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
5. Defendant, United Services Automobile Association (hereinafter referred to
as "USAA") is an insurance company doing business in Pennsylvania and having its
registered address at 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
6. Defendant, USAA General Indemnity Insurance Company (hereinafter
referred to as "USAA General") is an insurance company doing business in Pennsylvania
and having its registered address at 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Bexar
County, Texas.
7. Defendant, USAA Casualty Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as
"USAA Casualty"), is an insurance company doing business in Pennsylvania and having
its registered address at 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
8. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, was the owner and
operator of a 2004 Ford Taurus bearing Pennsylvania registration number DBZ6439.
(hereinafter referred to has "Plaintiff's vehicle")
9. At all times material hereto, the tortfeasor, an unknown driver, was the
operator of a white hatch-back.
10. On or about January 15, 2007, at approximately 2:12 p.m., Plaintiff, Debra
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L. Barber, was traveling northbound in a lawful traveling lane on Interstate 81 in Hampden
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
11. At approximately the same time and place, the unknown tortfeasor was also
traveling northbound on Interstate 81 exceeding the posted speed limit and weaving in and
out of traffic.
12. Plaintiff attempted to change lanes when suddenly and without warning, the
unknown tortfeasor traveled around Plaintiff's vehicle onto the grass and crossed the
center lane.
13. The unknown tortfeasor then lost control of the vehicle which moved back
into the lane of travel causing Plaintiff's vehicle to strike the unknown tortfeasor's vehicle
with her front right bumper.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the tortfeasor, Plaintiff,
Debra L. Barber, sustained personal injuries including, but not limited to, chronic cervical
strain, central disc herniation, central stenosis and right upper extremity radiculopathy.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and
she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her
physical, emotional and financial detriment and loss.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid
injuries, to spend money for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be required to
expend more for the same purposes in the future, to her detriment and loss.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
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Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has suffered a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity and
may continue to suffer the same in the future, to her detriment and loss.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has been, and may in the future be hindered from attending to
her daily duties, to her detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the unknown tortfeasor,
Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and will continue to
endure the same in the future, to her detriment and loss.
20. Prior to the aforementioned collision, Defendant, USAA Casualty, issued a
policy of automobile insurance to Plaintiffs, policy number 00581 04 02C 7101 7. Said
policy was in effect on the date of the aforementioned collision. (Hereinafter referred to as
the "Policy")
21. At the time of the collision, Plaintiffs insured two vehicles on the Policy, which
provided for $100,000.00 in uninsured motorist coverage with stacking.
22. At the time of the collision, Plaintiffs' policy with Defendant, USAA Casualty,
provided for a total of $200,000.00 in uninsured motorist coverage.
23. As a result of the selection of uninsured motorist benefits, Plaintiffs paid and
Defendant, USAA Casualty, accepted increased premium payments.
24. At the time Plaintiffs purchased the Policy they elected to stack their
uninsured motorist benefits on both vehicles on the Policy, thereby increasing their
available uninsured motorist benefits in order to protect their financial integrity in the event
they were injured by the negligence of a driver who did not maintain adequate insurance
coverage.
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25. On February 14, 2008, Defendant, USAA Casualty, denied payment for
treatment received after October 4, 2007, referring to the treatment as unnecessary and/or
inappropriate.
26. On September 15, 2009, Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, was recommended
additional treatment, including formal physical therapy, medication and possible surgery,
by her orthopedist.
27. On September 19, 2009, Defendant's insurance adjuster, Dorothy Ann
Schwarz, made an offer of $6,000.00.
28. On August 16, 2010 Plaintiffs made a demand from Defendant, USAA
Casualty, for the uninsured motorist policy limits of $200,000.00.
29. On September 28, 2010, Plaintiff's orthopedist noted that although Plaintiff's
symptoms had improved before they reoccurred, Plaintiff will require additional treatment
including formal physical therapy, medications and possible surgery.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Debra L. Barber v. USAA INSURANCE COMPANY, et al
30. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if fully set forth below.
31. Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, has fully complied with the terms, conditions and
duties required under the Policy.
32. Defendants, have failed to objectively and reasonably evaluate Plaintiffs'
claims.
33. Defendants, have failed to promptly offer payment of the reasonable and fair
value of the uninsured motorist claim to Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber.
34. Defendants, have failed to reasonably investigate Plaintiffs' claim inasmuch
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as a thorough and proper inquiry would have revealed that Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber,
sustained injuries, damages and losses, and she continues to suffer the same which would
have required an offer of the Policy limits for reasonable compensation.
35. As the insurer of Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, Defendants, owed a fiduciary,
contractual and statutory obligation to investigate, evaluate and negotiate the uninsured
motorist claim in good faith and to arrive at a prompt, fair and equitable settlement.
36. For the reasons set forth above, Defendants, have violated their obligations
under the Policy.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Debra L. Barber and Michael Barber, respectfully request
this Honorable Court enter a judgment in Plaintiffs' favor, together with compensatory
damages, attorney's fees and such other relief as this Honorable Court deems just and
proper.
Date: ?A?t? \?
Respectfully Submitted
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
Andre 'Spears, Esquire
I.D. #87737
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 238-2000
Spears@HHRLaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
V.
USAA INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION, USAA GENERAL
INDEMNITY COMPANY,
and USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 10-7914
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 28th day of February, 2011, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Plaintiffs' Complaint was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail;
Marc Moyer, Esq.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P O Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Date: a. a
HANDLER, HEN?NING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
Andrew C. Spears
VERIFICATION
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are
based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of
the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to
the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is
that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification.
THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: ??` ???
VERIFICATION
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are
based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of
the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to
the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is
that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification.
THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: JI/DII --
Debra Barber
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DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 10-7914
1'.
USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiffs. Debra L. Barber and Michael Barber
c/o Andrew C. Spears. Esquire
Handler. Heniunu & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg. PA 17110, Esquire
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days of service hereof or a judgment of non pros may be entered against vou.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
BY: A"' /oqt
I quire (LD. No. 76434)
Marc A. Moyer s
ToddB.NarvpT, Esquire (I.D. No. 42136)
Counsel for efendant
Date: J A9 /?o
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Marc A. Moyer. Esquire 717-441-3960 - direct
Attornev I.D. No. 76434 mmgverititthlarr.con?
Todd B. Narvol. Esquire 717-237-7133 - direct
Attorney I.D. No. 42136 tnarvol@tthlaw.com
30> N. Front Street
P.O. Boa 999
Harrisburg. PA 17108-0999 Attornevs for Defendant
DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER.
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 10-7914
N/.
L'SAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANS .
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT TOGETHER WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW, by and through its attorneys.. Thomas.. Thomas & Hafer LLP, and
respectfully submit their Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs'' Complaint as follows:
1. After reasonable investigation. Defendant lacks sufficient lriowledge or
infortation to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averment set forth in Paragraph 1 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. The averments are, therefore. denied and proof thereof is demanded at
time of trial.
2. After reasonable investigation. Defendant lacks sufficient laiowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averment set forth in Paragraph 2 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. The averments are, therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at
tine of trial.
Aer reasonable investigation. Defendant lacks sufficient Lnowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averment set forth in Paragraph 3 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. The averments are. therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at
time of trial.
4. The averments set forth in Paragraph 4 of Plaintiffs Complaint have been
stricken pursuant to the Court's April 12, 2011 Order.
>. The averments set forth in Paragraph 5 of Plaintiffs Complaint have been
stricken pursuant to the Court's April 121. 2011 Order.
6. The averments set forth Paragraph 6 of Plaintiffs Complaint have been stricken
pursuant to the Court's April 12, 2011 Order.
7. Admitted.
8. After reasonable investigation, Defendant lacks sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averment set forth in Paragraph 8 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. The averments are, therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at
time of trial.
9. After reasonable investigation. Defendant lacks sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averment set forth in Paragraph 9 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. The averments are, therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at
time of trial.
10. After reasonable investigation. Defendant lacks sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averment set forth in Paragraph 10 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. The averments are, therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at
time of trial.
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11. After reasonable investigation. Defendant lacks sufficient Lnowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averment set forth in Paragraph 11 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. The averments are.. therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at
time of trial.
L. After reasonable investigation. Defendant lacks sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averment set forth in Paragraph 12 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. The averments are. therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at
time of trial.
13. After reasonable investigation. Defendant laths sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averment set forth in Paragraph 13 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. The avennents are, therefore; denied and proof thereof is demanded at
time of trial.
14. The avennents set forth in Paragraph 14 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
of la« to which no response is required. To the extent the averments are deemed to be factual in
nature and a response is required, it is admitted only that Plaintiff. Debra L. Barber, contends she
suffered injuries in an accident on January 15, 2007, for which she received treatment which she
contends is covered. Defendant denies she is entitled to any further benefits. To the extent
anvthing further is alleged, after reasonable investigation, Defendant lacks sufficient knowledge
or information to fornn a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments set forth in Paragraph
14 of Plaintiffs' Complaint. The remaining averments are, therefore. denied and proof thereof is
demanded at time of trial.
15. The averments set forth in Paragraph 15 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
of law to which no response is required. To the extent the avennents are deemed to be factual in
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nature. Defendant lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the physical
pain. discomfort. mental anguish. if any. allegedly experienced by Plaintiff. Debra L. Barber. so
as to properly respond. The averments are. therefore. denied and proof thereof is demanded at
time of trial.
16. The averments set forth in Paragraph 16 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
of la« to which no response is required. To the extent the averments are deemed to be factual in
nature. Defendant lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the amount of
money Plaintiff. Debra L. Barber, was allegedly compelled to expend. if any. for medicine
and/or medical attention in the past or into the future so as to properly respond. The averments
are. therefore. denied and proof thereof is demanded at time of trial.
17. The averments set forth in Paragraph 17 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
of law to which no response is required. To the extent the averments are deemed to be factual in
nature. Defendant lacks sufficient lmowledge or information to form a belief as to the loss of
income and/or loss of earning capacity. if any. Plaintiff. Debra L. Barber; has allegedly suffered
in the past. or will suffer into the future so as to properly respond. The averments are. therefore,
denied and proof thereof is demanded at time of trial.
18. The averments set forth in Paragraph 18 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
of lave to which no response is required. To the extent the averments are deemed to be factual in
nature. Defendant lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the degree by
which Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber is hindered from attending to her daily duties. if an-\in the past
or into the future. to her detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment so as to properly
respond. The averments are, therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at time of trial.
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I After reasonable investigation. Defendant lacks sufficient Lnowledge or
information to form a belief as to the decree to which. if anv. Plaintiff. Debra L. Barber. has
suffered the loss of life's pleasures in the past. or into the future so as to properly respond. The
averments are. therefore. denied and proof thereof is demanded at time of trial.
20. Denied as stated. It is admitted Plaintiffs had a policy of insurance with USAA
Casualty Insurance Company. Policy No. 00581 04 02C 7101 7, effective November 2.. 2006
through Mae 2.2007.
To the extent the averments set forth in Paragraph 21 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
refer to an automobile policy- of insurance. the police is a written document which speaks for
itself and. therefore, need not be admitted or denied. The UIM endorsement on the Policy of
insurance is a written document which speaks for itself and. therefore. need not be admitted or
denied. By way of further Answer, the averments set forth in Paragraph 21 of Plaintiffs'
Complaint are denied to the extent they are inconsistent therewith.
??. To the extent the averments set forth in Paragraph 22 of Plaintiffs` Complaint
refer to an automobile policy of insurance, the police is a written document which speaks for
itself and. therefore. need not be admitted or denied. The UIM endorsement on the Policy of
insurance is a written document which speaks for itself and.. therefore. need not be admitted or
denied. By way of further Answer.. the averments set forth in Paragraph 22 of Plaintiffs'
Complaint are denied to the extent they are inconsistent therewith.
23. To the extent the averments set f67-th in Paragraph 23 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
refer to an automobile policy of insurance, the Policy is a written document which speaks for
itself and. therefore, need not be admitted or denied.
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24. To the extent the averments set forth in Paragraph 24 of Plaintiffs` Complaint
refer to an automobile police of insurance, the Policy is a written document which speaks for
itself and. therefore. need not be admitted or denied. By wav of further Answer. Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to Plaintiffs` intended purpose
for obtaininu said Polio.
>. To the extent the averments set forth in Paragraph 2- of Plaintiffs' Complaint
refer to February 14. 2008 written correspondence, the correspondence is a writing which speaks
for itself and. therefore., need not be admitted or denied. By way of further Answer, Defendant
denies Paintif£ Debra L. Barber, is entitled to any further benefits.
26. After reasonable investigation. Defendant lacks sufficient luiowledae or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averments set forth in Paragraph 26 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint as to the need of Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, to receive additional treatment,
including formal physical therapy, medication and possible surgery, so as to properly- respond.
The averments are, therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at time of trial.
27. To the extent the averments set forth in Paragraph 27 of Plaintiffs` Complaint
refer to written correspondence, the correspondence is a writing which speaks for itself and,
therefore. need not be admitted or denied.
28. Admitted based upon information and belief.
29. After reasonable investigation.. Defendant lacks sufficient lalowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of the averments set forth in Paragraph 29 of
Plaintiffs` Complaint as to the need of Plaintiff, Debra L. Barber, to receive additional treatment,
including formal physical therapy, medication and possible surgery, so as to properly respond.
The averments are. therefore, denied and proof thereof is demanded at time of trial.
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COURT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Debra L. Barber v. USAA CAStALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
30. Paragraphs 1 through 29 of Defendant's Answer are hereby incorporated as
though fu11N set forth at length herein.
] . The averments set forth in Paragraph 31 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
of law to which no response is required.
3?. Denied. It is denied Defendant has failed 1.0 objectively and reasonably evaluate
Plaintiffs' claims.
33. Denied. It is denied Defendant has improperly failed to promptly offer payment
of the reasonable and fair value of the uninsured motorist claim to Plaintiff. Debra L. Barber.
34. Denied. It is denied Defendant has failed to reasonably investigate Plaintiffs'
claim. Defendant further denies the remaining characterizations set forth in Paragraph 34 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint or that Plaintiff. Debra L. Barber, is entitled to any further benefits under
the Police.
35. The averments set forth in Paragraph 35 of Plaintiffs' Complaint have been
stricken pursuant to the Court's April 12, ?011 Order.
36. The averments set forth in Paragraph 35 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
of law to which no response is required. To the extent the averments are deemed to be factual in
nature, it is denied Defendant violated any obligations under the Policy of insurance.
WHEREFORE. Defendant USAA Casualty Insurance Company respectful]y requests
that this Honorable Court enter judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs. and that Plaintiffs"
Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
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NEW MATTER
37. Paragraphs 1 through 36 of Defendant's Answer are hereby incorporated as
though fulIN set forth at length herein.
38. The amount sought by Plaintiffs must be reduced and/or may be barred by the
applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility- Law, 75
Pa.C.S. § 1701 et. seg. including. but not limited to, its peer review provisions.
3 ). Defendant acted in a reasonable manner and in the handling of Plaintiffs' claim.
under the circumstances.
40. Defendant has acted in accordance with all laws. regulations, and terms and
conditions of the Policy of insurance throughout the handling of Plaintiffs' claim.
41. Plaintiffs have received all money they are entitled to under the Policy of
insurance and applicable law.
42. Plaintiffs' recovery may be barred and/or limited in accordance with the Policy
terms and conditions.
43. Plaintiff. Debra L. Barber, was involved in the motor vehicle accident forming the
basis for this action on January 15, 2007.
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44. The Policy of Insurance upon which this claim is based. Part E-General
Provisions. provides in pertinent part.
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST US
C. Under Part C:
1. No action can be brought against us
for any claim involving an unisured motor
vehicle unless the action is brougTht
within two years from the date of the accident.
See. Exhibit "A"
45. Plaintiffs initiated this action by Writ of Summons filed with the Court of
Cominon Pleas of Cumberland County on December 29, 2010.
46. Any recovery in this action is limited to the sums Plaintiffs are legally entitled to
recover as damages from the owner or driver of the white hatch-back, to the extent it was under
insured and subject to the terms, conditions and limits of the insurance contract. Accordingly,
Plaintiffs' claim is subject to all defenses that would have been asserted by the white hatch-back
owner or driver. including, but not limited to all thresholds and provisions of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, contributory negligence and any failure to mitigate
darna(2es.
47. Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to state a claim for which relief can be granted pursuant
to Pennsylvania law.
48. Defendant has at all times relevant hereto acted in compliance with the terms,
conditions and provisions of the Policy of insurance and applicable law.
49. Plaintiffs' claims may be barred and/or limited by the applicable statute of
limitations.
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50. Plaintiffs* claims may be barred and/or diminished b\ the terms and conditions of
the Police of insurance.
WHEREFORE. Defendant USAA Casualty Insurance Company respectfully requests
that this Honorable Court enter judgment in its favor and aaainst Plaintiffs. and that Plaintiffs'
Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted.
THOMAS. TH4 S & HAFER LLP
BY:
re A. over squire (I.D. No. 76434)
Todd B. Nary/, Esquire (I.D. No. 42136)
305 North ont Street, P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17105-0999
717-441-3960
Q Attorneys for Defendant
Date:
9]7671.1 10
VERIFICATION
I, Dorothy Schwarz, have read the foregoing Answer & Nu?v Matter to Plaintiffs'
Complaint and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of nay personal knowledge,
information and belief. This Verification and statement is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities; I verify that all the statements
made in the foregoing are true and correct and that false statements may subject me to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904.
STATL OF TEXAS
Before me. the undersigned notary public for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared
Mary Ann Rice, Administrative Support Manager and custodian of records ofd
USAA Casualty Insurance Company, and after being by me duly sworn and upon her oath says
that an exact duplicate of the USAA Casualty Insurance Company, 00581 04 02C 7101 7,
including any applicable endorsements and forms, issued to DEBRA L BARBER, effective
January 15, 2007, has been prepared under her direction and is attached hereto.
K
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Mary %An Rice,
Administrative Support Manager
Subscribed and sworn to before me by said Mary Ann Rice, Administrative Support Managei
this ;?-day of February, 2011 at San Antonio, Texas, to certify which witness my hand and
seal at office.
Isabel Cruz
Y•PU••
"`= ISABEL CRUZ Notary Public
g,r '= MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
July 25, 2012 State of Texas
f•4,,..
My commission expires on Jul 25 ?012
Exhibit "A"
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USAAG
DEBRA L BARBER
605 BRISBAIN LN
ENOLA PA 17025-1557
AUTOMOBILE POLICY PACKET
002549
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
CIC 00581 04 02 71C7 7
POLICY PERIOD: EFFECT. VE NOV 02 2006 TO MAY 02 2007
PALL
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES
Refer to your Declarations Page and endorsements to verify that coverages, limits, deductibles and other
policy details are correct and meet your insurance needs. Required information forms are also enclosed
for your review.
IF' YOU CARRY COLLISION COVERAGE FOR DAMAGE TO YOUR AUTO,
YOU ALSO HAVE COVERAGE FOR COLLISION DAMAGE TO RENTAL
VEHICLES. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEDUCTIBLE AND ALL
APPLICABLE POLICY TERMS AND LIMITATIONS APPLY.
Your renewal policy contains some important changes. Please read the
attached form, IMPORTANT CHANGES TO YOUR AUTO POLICY, for details about
these changes.
Thank you for renewing_ your policy and allowing us to continue servicing
your insurance needs. it you have any concerns or need to modify or cancel
the renewal policy, please contact us Immediately.
JSAA considers many factors when determining your premium. Maintaining
safe driving habits is one of the most important steps you can take in
keeping your premium as low as possible. A history of claim or- driving_
acti.v"-v and your USAA payment history may affect your policy premium.
We nave provided your CD cards in this packet. You can use the cads
.. show proof of insurance, if necessary.
This is not a bill. Any premium charge or change for this policy will be reflected on your
next regular monthly .;tatement. Your current billing statement should stila be paid by
the due date indicated.
To receive this document and others electronically, or manage your Auto Policy online,
go to usaa.corn.
For U.S. calls: Policy Service (800) 531-81 1 1. Claims (800) 531-8222.
ACS1 49708- 0406
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NAIL PENNSYLVANIA FINANCIAL cSPONSIBILITY IDENTIFICATION CARD
CODE
25968 USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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DEBRA L BART= EFFECTIVE DATE
605 BRISBAIN LN 7.1/02/06
ENOLA PA 17025 1557 NOT VALID MORE THAN SIX
' MONTHS FROM EFFECTIVE DATE
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F9800 Fredericksburg Road
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SEE IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON REVERSE SIDE
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
. . . regarding your Financial Responsibility Identification Card.
The USAA Group is required by Pennsylvania law to send you an ID Card. The card shows that an insurance policy
has been issued for the vehicle(s) described satisfying the financial responsibility requirements of the law.
If you lose the card, contact us for a replacement.
The ID Card information may be used for vehicle registration and replacing license plates- If your liability insurance
policy is not in effect, the ID card is no longer valid.
When you are asked, the ID Card must be shown to any police officer. In the event of an accident, each driver
has the right to see the other driver's insurance ID Card.
You are required to maintain financial responsibility on your vehicle. It is against Pennsylvania law to use the ID
Card fraudulently, such as using the card as proof of financial responsibility after the insurance policy is
terminated
Cut out your ID card and keep it with your motor vehicle at all times.
For your convenience, you can request a duplicate Auto Insurance ID card on-line at usaa.com.
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NAIC PENNSYLVANIA FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IDENTIFICATION CARD
CODE
' 25968 USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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NOT VALID MORE THAN SIX
MONTHS FROM EFFECTIVE DATE
UFFIEE ISSUING THIS CARD
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FORD 1FAFP53254AI91808
YEAH MAKE VEHICLE IUENTIFICATIUN NUMBER
SEE IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON REVERSE SIDE
DACH
THIS CARD MUST BE CARRIED FOR PRODUCTION UPON
DEMAND. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU CARRY THIS CARD IN
THE INSURED VEHICLE.
WARNING: Any owner or registrant of a motor vehicle who operates or
permits a motor vehicle to be driven in this Commonwealth without the required
financial responsibility may have his registration suspended or revoked.
NOTE: THIS CARD 15 REQUIRED WHEN:
(a) You are involved in an auto accident.
(b) You are convicted of a traffic offense other than a parking
offense that requires a court appearance.
(c) Upon request of a police officer when you are stopped for
violating any provision of the Vehicle Code (75 PA. C.S. 55101 -
9910).
You must provide a copy of this card to the Department of Transportation when
you request restoration of your operating privilege or registration privilege which
has previously been suspended or revoked.
FOR POLICY SERVICE, CALL
1-800-531-8111
FOR AUTO/PROPERTY CLAIMS, CALL
1-800-?,3- 8222
ID CARDS, ID CARDS,.
THIS CARD MUST BE CARRIED FOR PRODUCTION UPON
DEMAND. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU CARRY THIS CARD IN
THE INSURED VEHICLE.
WARNING; Any owner or registrant of a motor vehicle who operates or
permits a motor vehicle to be driven in this Commonwealth without the required
financial responsibility may have his registration suspended or revoked.
NOTE: TH15 CARD 15 REQUIRED WHEN:
(a) You are involved in an auto accident.
(b) You are convicted of a traffic offense other than a parking
offense that requires a court appearance.
(c) Upon request of a police officer when you are stopped for
violating any provision of the Vehicle Code (75 PA. G.S. $$101 -
991 0).
You must provide a copy of this cad to the Department of Transportation when
you request restoration of your operating privilege or registration privilege which
has previously been suspended or revoked.
FOR POLICY SERVICE, CALL
1-800-53i-8111
FOR AUTO/PROPERTY CLAIMS, CALL
1-800-53--8222
ADDL INFO ON NEXT PAGE MAIi? Mc:?--M-I
USAA CASUALTY IV RANCE COMPANY F EWAL OF
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State
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POLICY NUMBER
USW 9800 Fredericksburg Road - San Antonio, Texas 78288 rerr 00581 04 02C 7101 7
PENNSYLVANIA AUTO POLICY POLICY PERIOD: (12:01 A.M. standard time)
RENEWAL DECLARATIONS EFFECTIVE Nov 02 2006 TO MAY 02 2007
(ATTACH TO PREVIOUS POLICY) OPERATORS
Named Insured and Address 01 DEBRA L BARBER
03 MICHAEL P BARBER
DEBRA L BARBER
605 BRISBAIN LN
ENOLA PA 17025-1557
Descri tion of Vehicle(s) VEH USES WUHK/SCHUUL
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YEAR
TRADE NAME
MODEL
BODY TYPE AV NUqL
MjLEAGE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
SYM es
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04 01 FORD WINDSTAR SE WAGON 4X2 10000 2FMZA52401BB08485 12 W 03 5
05 04 FORD TAURUS SE SED 4D 10000 1FAFP53254A191808 10 W 10 5
The Vehicle(s) described herein is principally garaged at the above address un ess otherwise stated. W/C-Workl5chool' P iWsiness; [-Farm; P-Pleasure
VEH 04 ENOLA PA 17025-1557
VEH 05 ENOLA PA 17025-1557
This [3o icy provides ONLY those. coverages wh ere a premium is shown below. The limits shown
may De reduced by policy provisions and ma y not be combined regardless of the number of
vehicles for which a premium is listed unless sp ecifically authorized elsewhere in this policy.
VEH VEH VEH VEH
COVERAGES LIMITS OF LIABILITY 04 6-MONTH 05 6-MONTH
("ACV" MEANS ACTUAL CASH VALUE) D=DED PREMIUM D=DED PREMIUM D=DED PREMIUM D=DED PREMIUM
AMOUN $ AMOUNT S MOUN S _ AMOUNT 5
PART A - LIABILITY
130DILY INJURY EA PER $ 100,00
EA ACC $ 200,00 68.85 68.85
PROPERTY DAMAGE EA ACC $ 50,00 54.69 54.69
PART B - FIRST PARTY BENEFITS
MEDICAL EXPENSE $ 5,000 14.69 14.69
PART C - UNINSURED MOTORISTS
STACKED
BODILY INJURY EA PER $ 100,00
EA ACC $ 200,00 13.00 13.00
PART C - UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS
STACKED
BODILY INJURY EA PER $ 100,000
EA ACC $ 200,00 27.79 27 79
PART D - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ACV LESS D 100 30.22 100 29.34
COLLISION LOSS ACV LESS D 500 102.81 500 109.90
TOTAL PREMIUM - SEE FO LOWI G PAG (S)
LOSS PAYEE
EH 04 FORD MOTOR CREDIT, TUCSON AZ
EH 05 FORD MOTOR CREDIT, MINNEAPOLIS MN
ENDORSEMENTS: P.DDED 11-02-06 - A100PA(0 3) A400CW(02)
REMAIN IN EFFECT(REFER TO PREVIOUS POLIC Y)- A089(04) 5100PA(01)
rNFORMATION FORMS(NOT PART OF POLICY)- 50PA(03) 39PA(01) 60PA(02) 663PAC
999PACIC(17)
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III VYiiNtJJ WrttMtur, We nave CauseU MIS policy tU UV signeU Uy our rresiueni anu Z?eeieiary di Jdll FAIILUIIIU, IVAda,
on this date SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
5000 c Steven Alan Bennett, Secretary Joseph H. Wehrle Jr. , President
USAA CASUALTY IV RANCE COMPANY
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USAAW-' 9800 Fredericksburg Road - San Antonio, Texas 78288 Terr 00521 04 02C 7101 7
PENNSYLVANIA AUTO POLICY POLICY PERIOD: (12:01 A.M. standard time)
RENEWAL DECLARATIONS EFF ECTIVE NOV 02 2006 TO MAY c2 2007
(ATTACH TO PREVIOUS POLICY)
Named Insured and Address
DEBRA L BARBER
605 BRISBAIN LN
ENOLA PA 17025-1557
Description of Vehicle(s) VEH USE WORK/501JUL
Miles Ua
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VEH YEAR TRADE NAME MODEL BODY TYPE MIANNUAL LEAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SYM un y
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Is policy provides ONLY those coverages wh ere a pre mium is shown below. The limits shown
may be reduced by policy provisions and ma y not be combined regardless of the number of
vehicles for which a premium is listed unless s ecificall authorized elsewhere in this lie .
COVERAGES LIMITS OF LIABILITY V EH
("ACV" MEANS ACTUAL CASH VALUE) D=DED PREMIUM D=DED PREMIUM D=DED PREMIUM D=DED PREMIUM
AMOUN 5 AMOUNT S MOUN S MOUNT] S
VEHICLE. TOTAL PREMIUM 312.05 318.26
6 MONTH PREMIUM $ 630.31
FULL TORT APPLIES
HE FOLLOWING COVERAGE(S) DEFINED THIS POLIC Y ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR.:
VEH 04 - RENTAL REIMBURSEMENT, T WING D LAB OR
VEH 05 RENTAL REIMBURSEMENT, T WING D LAB OR
THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENNS VANIA, AS ENACTED BY T E
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ONLY REQUIRE T T Y PURCH ASE LIABILITY ANE
FIRST PARTY MEDICAL BENEFIT COVERAGES. ANY A DDITIONAL COVERAGES
OR COVERAGES IN EXCESS OF THE LIMITS R EQUIRED BY LAW ARE PROVIDED
ONLY AT YOUR REQUEST AS ENHANCEMENTS BASIC COVERAGES.
THE PREMIUM FOR THE BASIC COVERA E IS:
BI 15/30 $ 80.94
PD 5000 $ 99.00
FIRS. PARTY MEDICAL BENEFIT 5000 $ 29.38
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In WITNESS WHEHEUF, we have caused this policy to be
on this date
5000 C
signed by our President and Secretary at San Antonio, Texas,
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
Steven Alan Bennett, Secretary Joseph H. Wehrle Jr., President
CIC 00581 04 02 710',
1 ` SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
USW EFFECTIVE NOV 02 2C06 TO MAY 02 2007
The following approximate premium discounts or credits have already been applied to reduce your policy
premium costs.
NOTE: Age or senior citizen status, if allowed by your state/location, was taken into consideration when
your rates were set and your premiums have already been adjusted
VEHICLE 04
ANTI-THEFT DISCOUNT -$ 3.36
MULTI-CAR DISCOUNT -$ 53.02
PASSIVE RESTRAINT DISCOUNT -$ 6.30
VEHICLE INJURY RATING DISCOUNT -$ 7.53
VEHICLE 05
ANTI-THEFT DISCOUNT -$ 3. 26
MULTI-CAR DISCOUNT -$ 54. 38
PASSIVE RESTRAINT DISCOUNT -$ 6 .30
VEHICLE INJURY RATING DISCOUNT -$ 7 .53
SUPDECCW Rev 7-95 SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
c1c 00581 04 02 7:01
AMENDMENT OF POLICY PROVISIONS
PENNSYLVANIA
This Amendment forms a part of the auto policy to which it is attached, and it modifies that policy as
follows:
DEFINITIONS
Definition K., Temporary substitute vehicle, is
deleted.
The following definitions are revised:
F. Miscellaneous vehicle means the
following motorized vehicles: motorhome;
golf cart; snowmobile; all-terrain vehicle; or
dune buggy.
R. Newly acquired vehicle.
1. Newly acquired vehicle means a
vehicle, not insured under another
policy, that is acquired by you or any
family member during the policy
period and is:
a. A private passenger auto, pickup, or
van;
N. Your covered auto, except as modified in
Part 8 -- First Party Benefit means:
1. Any vehicle shown on the Declarations
2. Any newly acquired vehicle.
3. Any trailer you own.
The following definitions are added:
O. Driving contest or challenge includes, but
is not limited to:
1. A competition against other people,
vehicles, or time; or
2. An activity that challenges the speed or
handling characteristics of a vehicle, or
improves or demonstrates driving skills,
provided the activity occurs on a track
or course that is closed from
nonparticipants
P Fungi means any type or form of fungi,
including mold or mildew, and includes any
mycotoxins, spores, scents, or byproducts
produced or released by fungi.
Q. Motorcycle means a two-or
three-wheeled motor vehicle that is subject
to motor vehicle licensing in the location
where the motorcycle is principally
garaged.
A100PA(03) Rev. 10-06
b. A miscellaneous vehicle that is not
used in any business or occupation;
or
c. A motorcycle, but only if a
motorcycle is shown on the current
Declarations.
1 We will automatically provide for the
newly acquired vehicle the broadest
coverages as are provided for any
vehicle shown on the Declarations. If
your policy does not provide
Comprehensive Coverage or Collision
Coverage, we will automatically provide
these coverages for the newly
acquired vehicle subject to a $250
deductible for each loss.
3. Any automatic provision of coverage
under R.2. will apply for up to 30 days
after the date you or a family member
becomes the owner of the newly
acquired vehicle. If you wish to
continue coverage for the newly
acquired vehicle beyond this 30-day
period, you must request it during this
30-day period, however, we have the
right to refuse to continue some or all
of the coverage after that 30-day
period. If you request coverage after
this 30-day period, any coverage that
we agree to provide will be effective at
the date and time of your request
unless we agree to an earlier date.
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4. You must pay an additional premium, as
set out in Part E, Changes, B.3., for any
coverage we provide under R 2. or R.3.
above.
PART A - LIABILITY COVERAGE
EXCLUSIONS
Exclusion B.4. is revised as follows:
4. Any vehicle while being operated in, or
in practice for, any driving contest or
challenge.
The following exclusion is added:
E. We do not provide Liability Coverage for BI
sustained as a result of exposure to fungi,
wet or dry rot, or bacteria.
PART B - MEDICAL PAYMENTS COVERAGE
INSURING AGREEMENT
The Insuring Agreement is replaced in its
entirety by the following:
Medical Payments Coverage.
1 _ We will pay only the reasonable fee
for medically necessary and
appropriate medical services and the
reasonable expense for funeral
services. These fees and expenses
mus t:
a Result from BI sustained by a
covered person in an auto accident;
and
b. Be incurred for services rendered
within 18 months of the date of the
auto accident.
2. We or someone on our behalf will
review, by audit or otherwise, claims
for benefits under this coverage to
determine if the charges are reasonable
fees for medically necessary and
appropriate services or reasonable
expenses for funeral services A
provider of medical or funeral services
may charge more than the amount we
determine to be reasonable fees and
reasonable expenses, but such additional
charges are not covered.
EXCLUSIONS
Exclusion 1 1. is revised as follows:
1 1. Sustained while a participant in, or in
practice for, any driving contest or
challenge.
The following exclusion is added:
12. Sustained as a result of a covered
person's exposure to fungi, wet or dry
rot, or bacteria.
PART C - UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE (STACKED) (referred to as
UM) and
UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE (STACKED) (referred to as UIM)
DEFINITIONS
Definitions B., Uninsured motor vehicle is
revised:
B. Uninsured motor vehicle means a land
motor vehicle or trailer of any type:
1. To which no liability bond, policy or
self-insurance applies at the time of the
accident
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2. To which a liability bond or policy
applies at the time of the accident but
its limit for bodily injury liability under
such bond or policy is less than the
minimum limits specified by the financial
responsibility law of the state in which
the insured vehicle is principally garaged.
B. Underinsured motor vehicle means a land
motor vehicle or trailer of any type to
which a liability bond, policy or
self-insurance applies at the time of the
accident, but its available limits for BI
liability are insufficient to pay losses and
damages.
3. That is a hit-and-run motor vehicle. This
means a motor vehicle whose owner or
operator cannot be identified and that
hits.
a You or any family member;
b. A vehicle you or any family
member are occupying; or
c. Your covered auto.
4. To which a liability bond or policy
applies at the time of the accident but
the bonding or insuring company denies
coverage or is or becomes insolvent
within six years after the accident.
However, the definition of an uninsured motor
vehicle does not include:
1. An underinsured motor vehicle; or
2_ Any vehicle or equipment:
a. Owned by or furnished or available
for the regular use of you or any
family member.
b. Owned or operated by a
self-insurer under any applicable
motor vehicle law.
c Operated on rails or crawler treads,
except for a snowmobile.
d. Designed mainly for use off public
roads while not on public roads.
e While located for use as a residence
or premises.
Definitions B Underinsured motor vehicle is
revised:
However, the definition of an underinsured
motor vehicle does not include:
1. An uninsured motor vehicle; or
2 Any vehicle or equipment:
a. Owned by or furnished or available
for the regular use of you or any
family member if:
(1) The named insured on this
policy; or
(2) the covered person making a
claim under this policy
is the named insured on the liability
bond or policy applicable to the
underinsured motor vehicle.
However, this provision shall not
apply if such vehicle or equipment is
covered by a policy of liability
insurance separate and distinct from
the policy under which UIM benefits
are claimed
b. Operated on rails or crawler treads,
except for a snowmobile.
c. Designed mainly for use off public
roads while not on public roads
d. While located for use as a residence
or premises.
UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE
(STACKED)
EXCLUSIONS
Exclusion B. is replaced by the following:
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We do not provide UM Coverage for BI
sustained by any covered person while
occupying, or when struck by, any motor
vehicle owned or regularly used by you or any
family member which is not insured for UM
Coverage under this policy. This includes a
trailer of any type used with that vehicle.
Exclusion C.4. is replaced by the following:
4 While occupying any vehicle when it is
being operated in, or in practice for,
any driving contest or challenge.
UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE
(STACKED)
INSURING AGREEMENT
UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE
The following paragraph is added:
E We will pay under this coverage only after
the limits of liability under any applicable
bodily injury liability bonds or policies have
been exhausted by payment of judgments
or settlements.
EXCLUSIONS
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Exclusion B. is replaced by the following:
We do not provide UIM Coverage for BI
sustained by any covered person while
occupying, or when struck by, any motor
vehicle owned or regularly used by you or any
family member which is not insured for UIM
Coverage under this policy. This includes a
trailer of any type used with that vehicle.
Exclusion CA. is replaced by the following:
4. While occupying any vehicle when it is
being operated in, or in practice for,
any driving contest or challenge.
ARBITRATION
The Arbitration provisions for Uninsured
Motorists Coverage and Underinsured
Motorists Coverage are deleted in its entirety.
PART E - GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHANGES 2. Change in description, equipment,
purchase date, registration, cost, usage,
Paragraph B. is revised as follows: miles driven annually, or operators of
any vehicle.
B. If, during the policy period, the risk
exposure changes for any of the following 3. Replacement or addition of any vehicle
reasons, we will make the necessary A replacement or additional vehicle is a
premium adjustments effective the date of newly acquired vehicle. You must pay
change in exposure. Change in exposure the applicable premium for the newly
means the occurrence of an event listed in acquired vehicle beginning on the date
B.1. through B.7. or in E. below, or a similar you or a family member becomes the
event that may increase or decrease the owner of the vehicle. See DEFINITIONS
policy premium. You agree to give us - newly acquired vehicle.
notice of any exposura change as soon as
is reasonably possible. Changes that may 4. Deletion of a vehicle. The named insured
result in a premium adjustment include, but may request that a vehicle shown on the
are not limited to, the following: Declarations be deleted from this policy
The effective date of this change
1. Change in location where any vehicle is cannot be earlier than the date of the
garaged named insured's request unless we
agree to an earlier date
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5. Change in date of birth, marital status,
driver's license information, or driving
record of any operator.
6 Additional or deletion of an operator
7. Change, addition, or deletion of any
coverage or limits.
A. No legal action may be brought against us
until there has been full compliance with all
the terms of this policy In addition, under
Part A, no legal action may be brought
against us until we agree in writing that the
covered person, as defined in Part A, has
an obligation to pay, or the amount of that
obligation has been finally determined by
judgment after trial.
The following paragraph is added:
E. Deployment
1 If, because of your active-duty
deployment in one of the military
services of the United States, you have
reduced the coverage on your covered
auto and placed the vehicle in storage,
then, upon your return from the
deployment, we will automatically
reinstate the coverage that was on the
vehicle prior to the deployment-caused
reduction.
2. Any automatic reinstatement of
coverage under E.I. will apply for up to
60 days after the date you returned
from deployment. If you wish to
continue the reinstated coverage beyond
the 60-day period, you must request it
during the 60-day period. If you
request reinstated coverage after this
60-day period, any coverage we agree
to provide will be effective at the date
and time of your request unless we
agree to an earlier date.
3. you must pay an additional premium, as
set out in Part E., changes, 5.7., for the
reinstated coverage.
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST US
The Legal Action Against Us section is replaced
in its entirety by the following:
B. No person or organization has any right
under this policy to bring us into any action
to determine the liability of a covered
person, as defined in this policy.
C. Under Part C:
1 _ No action can be brought against us for
any claim involving an uninsured motor
vehicle unless the action is brought
within two years from the date of the
accident.
2. No action can be brought against us for
any claim involving an underinsured
motor vehicle unless the action is
brought within:
(a) two years from the date of the
accident, or
(b) one year from the date that the
covered person has an enforceable
right to payment under this
coverage,
whichever is later.
OWNERSHIP
The Ownership section is replaced in its
entirety by the following:
For purposes of this policy, a vehicle is
deemed to be owned by a person if leased
under a written agreement to that person for a
continuous period of at least six months.
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The following section is added:
SPOUSE ACCESS
TERMINATION
Paragraph A.1. is revised as follows:
A The named insured and we agree that the
named insured and resident spouse are
"customers" for purposes of state and
federal privacy laws. The resident spouse
will have access to the same information
available to the named insured and may
initiate the same transactions as the named
insured.
B The named insured may notify us that
he/she no longer agrees that the resident
spouse shall be treated as a "customer" for
purposes of state and federal privacy laws,
and we will not permit the resident spouse
to access policy information.
A. Cancellation This policy may be cancelled
during the policy period as follows:
1. You may cancel the policy at any time,
but the effective date of cancellation
cannot be earlier than the date of the
request unless we agree to an earlier
date.
Copyright, USAA, 2006- All rights reserved.
Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, used with permission.
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AMENDMENT OF POLICY PROVISIONS
This Amendment forms a part of the auto policy to which it is attached, and it modifies that policy as
follows:
This Amendment replaces Part D in its entirety.
PART D - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE
DEFINITIONS D Loss means direct and accidental damage to
the operational safety, function, or
A. Actual cash value means the amount that it appearance of, or theft of, your covered
would cost, at the time of loss, to buy a auto or equipment and accessories that
comparable vehicle. As applied to your are not permanently installed in your
covered auto, a comparable vehicle is one covered auto. Loss includes a total loss, but
of the same make, model, model year, body does not include any damage other than the
type, and options with substantially similar cost to repair or replace. Loss does not
mileage and physical condition. include any loss-of-use, or diminution in
value that would remain after repair or
B Collision means the impact with an object replacement of the damaged or stolen
and includes upset of a vehicle. Loss caused property.
by the following is covered under
Comprehensive Coverage and is not E. Nonowned vehicle.
considered collision: fire; missiles or falling
objects; hail, water or flood; malicious 1. Nonowned vehicle means any private
mischief or vandalism; theft or larceny; riot passenger auto, pickup, van,
or civil commotion; explosion or earthquake; miscellaneous vehicle, or trailer not
contact with bird or animal; windstorm; or owned by, or furnished or available for
breakage of window glass. If breakage of the regular use of, you or a family
window glass is caused by a collision you member. This applies only when the
may elect to have it considered a loss vehicle is in the custody of or being
caused by collision. operated by you or a family member.
C. Equipment and accessories means the
following while in or upon your covered
auto:
1 Any item usual and incidental to the use
of a motor vehicle as a motor vehicle.
2. A nonowned vehicle does not include
any of the following vehicles used in any
business or occupation other than
farming or ranching:
a. A pickup;
2. Any device or instrument for transmitting,
recording, receiving or reproducing data,
sound, or pictures that is capable of
being operated by power from the
electrical system of your covered auto,
including:
a_ Cassettes, compact discs, digital
video discs (DVD's) and other media
for use with any such device or
instrument; or
b. Antennas and other accessories for
use with any such device or
instrument.
b. A van; or
c. A miscellaneous vehicle.
F. Repair
1. Repair means restoring the damaged
property to its pre-loss operational
safety, function, and appearance This
may include the replacement of
component parts.
2. Repair does not require:
a. A return to the pre-loss market value
of the property;
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b. Restoration, alteration, or replacement
of undamaged property, unless such
is needed for the operational safety
of the vehicle; or
c Rekeying of locks following theft or
misplacement of keys.
G. Your covered auto, as used in this Part,
includes:
1. Equipment and accessories
permanently installed in your covered
auto.
2. A nonowned vehicle. If there is a loss
to a nonowned vehicle, we will provide
the broadest coverage shown on the
Declarations.
INSURING AGREEMENT
b. If Increased Rental Reimbursement
Coverage is afforded, limits for
transportation expenses are increased
up to $30 per day to a maximum of
$900
B. Collision Coverage. We will pay for loss
caused by collision to your covered auto,
and equipment and accessories that are not
permanently installed in your covered auto,
minus any applicable deductible shown on the
Declarations.
C. Rental Reimbursement Coverage and
Increased Rental Reimbursement Coverage
(for loss other than total theft).
1. We will reimburse you for expenses you
incur to rent a substitute for your
covered auto. These coverages apply
only if:
A Comprehensive Coverage (excluding
collision)
1 Physical damage. We will pay for loss
caused by other than collision to your
covered auto, and equipment and
accessories that are not permanently
installed in your covered auto, minus
any applicable deductible shown on the
Declarations. The deductible will be
waived for loss to window glass that can
be repaired rather than replaced. In cases
where the repair proves unsuccessful and
the window glass must be replaced, the
full amount of the deductible, if any, must
be paid.
2. Transportation expenses. We will also
pay:
a. Up to $15 a day, to a maximum of
$450, for transportation expenses
incurred by you. This applies only in
the event of a total theft of your
covered auto. We will pay only
transportation expenses incurred
during the period beginning 48 hours
after the theft and ending when your
covered auto is returned to use or, if
not recovered or not repairable, up
to seven days after we have made a
settlement offer.
a. Your covered auto is withdrawn
from use for more than 24 hours due
to a loss, other than a total theft, to
that auto; and
b. The loss is covered under
Comprehensive Coverage or caused
by collision, and the cause of loss is
not otherwise excluded under Part D
of this policy-
2. We will reimburse you only for that
period of time reasonably required to
repair or replace your covered auto. If
we determine your covered auto is a
total loss, the rental period will end no
later than seven days after we have made
a settlement offer.
D. Towing and Labor Costs Coverage. We will
pay the reasonable costs you incur for one
of the following each time your covered
auto is disabled:
1. Mechanical labor up to one hour at the
place of breakdown.
2. Towing, to the nearest place where
necessary repairs can be made during
regular business hours, if the vehicle will
not run or is stranded on or immediately
next to a public road.
3. Delivery of gas to, or a change of tire on
a disabled vehicle. However, we do not
pay for the cost of these items.
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LIMIT OF LIABILITY
A. Total loss to your covered auto. Our limit
of liability under Comprehensive Coverage
and Collision Coverage is the actual cash
value of the vehicle. We will declare your
covered auto to be a total loss if, in our
judgment, the cost to repair it would be
greater than its actual cash value minus its
salvage value after the loss.
B. Other than a total loss to your covered
auto.
1 Our limit of liability under Comprehensive
Coverage and Collision Coverage is the
amount necessary to repair the loss
based on our estimate or an estimate that
we approve, if submitted by you or a
third party. Upon request, we will identify
at least one facility that is willing and able
to complete the repair for the amount of
the estimate.
2. Our estimate may specify used, rebuilt,
remanufactured, or non-Original
Equipment Manufacturer (non-OEM) parts.
3.
4
You may request that damaged parts be
replaced with new Original Equipment
Manufacturer IOEM) parts- You will be
responsible, however, for any cost
difference between the parts included in
our estimate and the new OEM parts used
in the repair.
We will not take a deduction for
depreciation. We will take a deduction if
prior damage has not been repaired.
Prior damage does not include wear and
tear
C. Equipment and accessories that are not
permanently installed in your covered auto.
The limits of liability described below are
separate from the limits available for a loss
to your covered auto:
1. Our limit of liability for media described
in Definition C.2.a., is the lesser of:
a The amount necessary to replace the
damaged or stolen property; or
b. $250.
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2. Our limit of liability for loss to all other
equipment and accessories not
permanently installed in your covered
auto is the lesser of:
a. The amount necessary to repair or
replace the damaged or stolen
property; or
b. $3,000.
3. We will not take a deduction for
depreciation.
D. Under Rental Reimbursement Coverage, our
limit of liability is $15 a day, to a maximum of
$450. Under Increased Rental Reimbursement
Coverage, our limit of liability is $30 a day, to
a maximum of $900.
E. Under Towing and Labor Costs Coverage, our
limit of liability is the reasonable price for the
covered service.
PAYMENT OF LOSS
We may pay for loss in money, or repair or
replace the damaged or stolen property. We
may, at our expense, return any stolen property
to you or to the address shown on the
Declarations. If we return stolen property we
will pay for any damage resulting from the theft.
We may keep all or part of the damaged or
stolen property and pay you an agreed or
appraised value for it. We cannot be required to
assume the ownership of damaged property. We
may settle a claim either with you or with the
owner of the property.
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LOSS PAYABLE CLAUSE
Loss or damage under this policy will be paid, as
interest may appear, to the named insured and
the loss payee shown on the Declarations. This
insurance, with respect to the interest of the
loss payee, will not become invalid because of
your fraudulent acts or omissions unless the
loss results from your conversion, secretion, or
embezzlement of your covered auto. We may
cancel the policy as permitted by policy terms
and the cancellation will terminate this agreement
as to the loss payee's interest. We will give the
same advance notice of cancellation to the loss
payee as we give to the named insured shown
on the Declarations. We may send notices to the
loss payee either by mail or by electronic means.
However, if the loss payee requests in writing
that we not send notices, including a notice of
cancellation, we will abide by that request. When
we pay the loss payee we will, to the extent of
payment, be subrogated to the loss payee's
rights of recovery.
WAIVER OF COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE
2. Damage due and confined to wear and tear,
freezing, or road damage to tires. This does
not apply if the damage results from the total
theft of your covered auto. This exclusion
(2.) does not apply to Towing and Labor
Costs Coverage.
3. Damage due and confined to mechanical or
electrical breakdown or failure, including such
damage resulting from negligent servicing or
repair of your covered auto or its
equipment We will pay for ensuing damage
only to the extent the damage occurs outside
of the major component (such as
trans miss ionltransaxIe, electrical system,
engine including cooling and lubrication
thereof, air conditioning. computer,
suspension, braking, drive assembly, and
steering) in which the initial mechanical or
electrical breakdown or failure occurs.
This exclusion (3.) does not apply if the
damage results from the total theft of your
covered auto, and it does not apply to
Towing and Labor Costs Coverage
We will not apply the deductible to loss caused
by collision with another vehicle if all of these
conditions are met:
1. The loss to your covered auto is greater
than the deductible amount; and
2. The owner and driver of the other vehicle
are identified; and
1 The owner or driver of the other vehicle has
a liability policy covering the loss; and
4 The driver of your covered auto is not
legally responsible, in any way, for causing or
contributing to the loss.
EXCLUSIONS
We will not pay for:
1 Loss to your covered auto which occurs
while it is used to carry persons for a fee.
This exclusion (1.) does not apply to a
share-the-expense car pool
4. Loss due to or as a consequence of war,
insurrection, revolution, nuclear reaction, or
radioactive contamination.
5. Loss to a camper body or trailer you own
which is not shown on the Declarations. This
exclusion (5.) does not apply to one you
acquire during the policy period and ask us
to insure within 30 days after you become
the owner-
6. Loss to any nonowned vehicle when used
by any person without a reasonable belief
that that person is entitled to do so.
7 Loss to equipment designed or used to
evade or avoid the enforcement of motor
vehicle laws.
8. Loss to any nonowned vehicle arising out
of its use by you or a family member
while employed or otherwise engaged in
auto business operations.
9. Loss to your covered auto while it is
rented or leased to others
10. Loss to any vehicle while it is being operated
in, or in practice for, any driving contest or
challenge.
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1 1. Loss resulting from:
a The acquisition of a stolen vehicle;
b. Any legal or governmental action to
return a vehicle to its legal owner; or
NO BENEFIT TO BAILEE
This insurance shall not directly or indirectly
benefit any carrier or other bailee for hire.
OTHER SOURCES OF RECOVERY
c. Any confiscation or seizure of a vehicle
by governmental authorities.
This exclusion (11.) does not apply to
innocent purchasers of stolen vehicles for
value under circumstances that would not
cause a reasonable person to be suspicious
of the sales transaction or the validity of the
title.
12. Loss resulting from use in any illicit or
prohibited trade or transportation.
13. Any loss arising out of any act committed:
a. By or at the direction of you or any
family member; and
b. With the intent to cause a loss.
14. Loss caused by fungi, wet or dry rot, or
bacteria. This means the presence, growth,
proliferation, spread, or any activity of fungi,
wet or dry rot, or bacteria This exclusion
(14.) does not apply to damage directly
resulting from a loss covered under
Comprehensive Coverage or Collision
Coverage.
If other sources of recovery also cover the
loss, we will pay only our share of the loss.
Our share is the proportion that our limit of
liability bears to the total of all applicable limits.
However, any insurance we provide with respect
to a nonowned vehicle will be excess over any
other collectible source of recovery including,
but not limited to:
1. Any coverage provided by the owner of the
nonowned vehicle
2. Any other applicable physical damage
insurance.
3. Any other source of recovery applicable to
the loss.
This provision does not apply to Towing and
Labor Costs Coverage.
APPRAISAL
If we and you do not agree on the amount of
loss, either may demand an appraisal. In this
event, each party will select a competent
appraiser. The two appraisers will select an
umpire. The appraisers will state separately the
actual cash value and the amount of loss. If
they fail to agree, they will submit their
differences to the umpire. A decision agreed to
by any two will be binding. Each party will pay its
chosen appraiser and share the expenses of the
umpire equally. Neither we nor you waive any
rights under this policy by agreeing to an
appraisal.
Copyright, USAA, 2004. All rights reserved.
Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, used with permission.
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Important Changes to Your Auto Policy
Below you will find a brief overview of changes we have made to your Pennsylvania Auto Policy.
Please note that the coverage descriptions are intended to give you a high level understanding of these
changes- This summary does not provide any coverage, and it does not replace any of the provisions
of your policy. For details about the terms and conditions, please read the endorsement and
Declarations page in this renewal packet- If there is a conflict between the policy and this summary, the
provisions of the policy apply.
We have made changes to Endorsement A100PA and Endorsement A400CW, which were in effect
during your expiring policy period.
If you have questions or need to change your coverage, please call a USAA member service
representative at (800) 531-8111.
ENDORSEMENT A100PA
• Definitions
"Temporary substitute vehicle" is no longer a defined term. A temporary substitute vehicle will now
receive the same coverage as other nonowned vehicles.
We have added new definitions to clarify the meaning of these terms:
Driving contest or challenge
- Fungi
Motorcycle
- Newly acquired vehicle
• Exclusions
- The exclusion for damage occurring while your covered auto is engaged in, or in practice for,
a speed contest has been broadened to extend to all driving contests or challenges.
- Losses caused by fungi (mold) are not covered.
• Newly acquired vehicles
Coverage for a newly acquired vehicle is automatically provided for up to 30 days. You must notify
us within the 30-day period if you want coverage to continue. Premium will be due from the date
you acquire the vehicle.
- A newly acquired vehicle includes replacement or additional vehicles and miscellaneous vehicles
(such as motor homes) not used in business, but does not include motorcycles, unless your
policy currently covers a motorcycle.
- During this 30-day period, coverage for such vehicles is the same as the broadest coverage of
any vehicle on your policy. If there is no physical damage coverage on your policy, we will
provide this coverage subject to a $250 deductible.
• Medical Payments Coverage
The time limit for Medical Payments Coverage is reduced from three years from the date of the
accident to 18 months from the date of the accident to be consistent with First Party Benefit
Coverage.
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Uninsured Motorists Coverage (Stacked) (referred to as UM) and Underinsured Motorists
Coverage (Stacked) (referred to as UIM)
- We do not provide UM or UIM to any covered person while occupying, or when struck by, any
motor vehicle owned or regularly used by you or any family member which is not insured for
UM or UIM under this auto policy-
- We will pay under UIM after the limits of liability under any applicable bodily injury liability
bonds or policies have been exhausted by payment of judgements or settlements
- Creation of a limitation where no action can be brought against us for any claim involving an
uninsured motor vehicle unless the action is brought within two years from the date of the
accident.
- Creation of a limitation where no action can be brought against us for any claim involving an
underinsured motor vehicle unless the action is brought within two years from the date of the
accident, or one year from the date that the covered person has an enforceable right to
payment under this coverage, whichever is later.
• Active duty deployment
If you reduced coverage and placed your vehicle in storage during your active duty deployment,
we will reinstate your previous coverage for 60 days after your return- You must notify us within
the 60-day period if you want coverage to continue past this period and pay premium from the
date of your return.
ENDORSEMENT A400OW (Changes to Physical Damage Coverage)
• Nonowned motorcycles
The definition of a nonowned vehicle no longer includes a motorcycle. Your policy does not
provide Comprehensive Coverage or Collision Coverage for a nonowned motorcycle.
• Rental Reimbursement and Transportation Expenses
- If you purchase Rental Reimbursement Coverage, we will pay for a rental car following a total
loss for up to 7 days after we make a settlement offer.
If you purchase Comprehensive Coverage and your vehicle is stolen and not recovered, we will
pay for a rental car for up to 7 days after we make a settlement offer.
- Rental Reimbursement Coverage does not apply for losses that are excluded under
Comprehensive Coverage or Collision Coverage.
• Repairing your vehicle
We will pay the amount necessary to repair the damage to your vehicle based on our estimate or
an estimate that we approve. At your request, we will identify at least one shop willing to complete
the repair for the estimated amount. Our estimate may specify used, rebuilt, remanufactured or
non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (non-OEM) parts. You may request that new OEM parts be
used,- however, you will be responsible for any cost difference.
Equipment and accessories
Coverage for equipment and accessories that are not permanently attached to your vehicle is
limited to $3,000 or replacement cost, whichever is less. If you carry your laptop computer in your
vehicle, you should consider adding a personal computer endorsement to your homeowners or
renters policy.
• Exclusions
Losses caused by fungi (mold) are not covered.
The exclusion for damage occurring while your covered auto is engaged in, or in practice for,
a speed contest has been broadened to extend to all driving contests or challenges
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WARNING NOTICE
PENNSYLVANIA
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE COMPANY
OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF CLAIM
CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
MISLEADING, INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COMMITS A
FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH IS A CRIME AND SUBJECTS SUCH PERSON TO CRIMINAL
AND CIVIL PENALTIES.
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NOTICE OF TORT OPTIONS
The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania give you the right to choose either of the following tort
options
A. "Limited Tort" Option -- The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania give you the right to choose
a form of insurance that limits your right and the right of members of your household to seek
financial compensation for injuries caused by other drivers. Under this form of insurance, you and
other household members covered under this policy may seek recovery for all medical and other
out-of-pocket expenses, but not for pain and suffering or other nonmonetary damages unless the
injuries suffered fall within the definition of "serious injury" as set forth in the policy, or unless one of
several other exceptions noted in the policy applies.
Additional coverages under this option are available at additional cost.
B. "Full Tort" Option -- The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania also give you the right to
choose a form of insurance under which you maintain an unrestricted right for you and the members
of your household to seek financial compensation for injuries caused by other drivers. Under this
form of insurance, you and other household members covered under this policy may seek recovery
for all medical and other out-of-pocket expenses and may also seek financial compensation for pain
and suffering and other nonmonetary damages as a result of injuries caused by other drivers.
Additional coverages under this option are available at additional cost.
To select your tort option, you must complete form # 60EPA, "TORT OPTION SELECTION".
If you have any questions about the tort options listed above please contact Policy Service at
1- 800--531 -81 11.
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First Party Benefits and Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverages in Pennsylvania
Below, you will find a brief explanation of Medical Payments and Extended Benefits Coverage. Please
remember that this is designed to be a simple overview. Coverage is subject to all the provisions and
exclusions described in your insurance policy. The decisions you make regarding the level of coverage in
these areas may affect your insurance premium.
When purchasing these coverages, it is important to understand that you will be reimbursed only for
reasonable and necessary medical expenses. Bills are audited, and amounts charged which are not
reasonable, or charges incurred for treatment which is not necessary, will not be reimbursed. Any
amounts not qualifying for reimbursement are your responsibility.
Please see your policy for details. If you have further questions, feel free to contact a member service
representative by calling (800) 531-811 1
Coverage Descriptions
First Party Benefits (FPB):
The limits described under First Party Benefits are on a per person, per accident basis.
1. First Party Benefits - $5,000 (FPS) - Mandatory
• Provides
• Medical Expense Benefit - up to $5,000-
11- Added First Party Benefits (AFPB) - Optional
• Provides
• Medical Expense Benefit - up to $100,000.
• Work Loss Benefit - up to $50,000, payable up to $2,500 a month.
• Funeral Expense Benefit - up to $2,500.
• Accidental Death Benefit - up to $25,000.
Ill. Combination First Party Benefits (CFPB) - Optional
• Available in overall limits up to $277,500-
. Provides for a combination of benefits including:
• Medical Expense Benefit.
• Work Loss Benefit.
• Funeral Expense Benefit.
• Accidental Death Benefit
Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage (EMB) - Optional
• Pays for medical and rehabilitative expenses that exceed $100,000 per person.
• Subject to a yearly limit of $50,000 and an aggregate maximum of $1,000,000 per person, per
accident. However, this yearly limit does not apply to expenses incurred within the first 18 months of
eligibility for EMS.
If your automobile medical expense protection (First Party Benefits) provides less than $100,000 per
person in medical coverage, you will have a "gap" in coverage between that limit and the $100,000 where
EMS begins.
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Before making a decision to purchase EMB, please review all sources of medical expense protection you
currently carry. In addition to the limit of First Party Benefits coverage on your auto policy, you should
also consider medical coverage available for you under your military benefits, your employer, and/or any
other personal medical or health insurance policy you may carry.
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Rejection/Selection Form
If you do not wish to make any changes to your current policy, no action is required. If you would like to
make changes to your policy, please complete, sign and return the form below Semi-annual premiums
shown are approximate, vary by location and are subject to change.
LIMITED TORT RATES
All Premiums are on a Per Vehicle Basis
BASIC FIRST PARTY BENEFITS (FPB)
? Medical Expense Benefits $5,000 Premium $19
ADDED FIRST PARTY BENEFITS (AFPB)
(You may choose one limit from any or all of these or CFPB)
Medical Expense
Benefits
Limit Premium
? S 10,000 $18
? S 25,000 $44
? s 50,000 $59
? $100,000 $76
Work Loss
Benefits
Limit Premium
? S 5,000/$1,000 mo. $ 8
? $ 15,000/$1,000 mo. $14
? $ 25,000/'$1,500 mo. $26
? $ 50,000/$2,500 mo. $52
Accidental Death
Benefit
Limit Premium
? $ 5,000 S 7
? $ 10,000 $10
? $ 25,000 $18
COMBINATION FIRST PARTY BENEFITS (CFPB)
Funeral Expense
Benefit
Limit Premium
? S 1,500 $ 3
? $ 2,500 $ 5
Overall- Limit Funeral Expense Accidental Death Premium
? $ 50,000 $2,500 $10,000 $ 61
? $100,000 $2,500 $10,000 $ 80
? $277,500 $2,500 $25,000 $108
-The Overall Limit also includes Medical Expense and Work Loss Benefits (unless Exclusion of Work
Loss Benefit applies).
EXTRAORDINARY MEDICAL BENEFITS (EMB)
Overall Limit (Per Person) Single Car Multi Car
? $1,000,000 $20 $19
USAA Number
Home Phone
Signature of Named Insured
Alternate Phone
Date
Please fax your completed form to (800) 531-8877 or mail it to the following address:
USAA, 9600 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78288
If this form is sent by facsimile machine (fax), the sender adopts the document received by USAA as a
duplicate original and adopts the signature produced by the receiving fax machine as the sender's original
signature.
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Rejection /Selection Form
If you do not wish to make any changes to your current policy, no action is required. If you would like to
make changes to your policy, please complete, sign and return the form below. Semi-annual premiums
shown are approximate, vary by location and are subject to change
FULL TORT RATES
All Premiums are on a Per Vehicle Basis
BASIC FIRST PARTY BENEFITS (FPB)
? Medical Expense Benefits $5,000 Premium $32
ADDED FIRST PARTY BENEFITS (AFPB)
(You may choose one limit from any or all of these or CFPB)
Medical Expense Work Loss Accidental Death Funeral Expense
Benefits Be nefits Benefit Benefit
Limit Premium Limit Premium Limit Premium Limit Premium
? S 10,000 $35 ? S 5,000/$1,000 mo. $13 ? S 5,000 $1 1 ? $ 1,500 S 5
? $ 25,000 $44 ? $ 15,000/$1,000 mo. $24 ? $ 10,000 $17 ? $ 2,500 $10
? $ 50,000 $62 ? $ 25,000/$1,500 mo. $44 ? $ 25,000 $31
? $100,000 $82 ? $ 50,000/$2,500 mo. $87
COMBINATION FIRST PARTY BENEFITS (CFPB)
Overall- Limit Funeral Expense Accidental Death Premium
? $ 50,000 $2,500 $10,000 $102
? $100,000 $2,500 $10,000 $135
? $277,500 $2,500 $25,000 $180
*The Overall Limit also includes Medical Expense and Work Loss Benefits (unless Exclusion of Work
Loss Benefit applies)
EXTRAORDINARY MEDICAL BENEFITS (EMB)
Overall Limit (Per Person) Single Car Multi Car
? $1,000,000 $25 $24
USAA Number
Home Phone
Signature of Named Insured
Alternate Phone
Date
Please fax your completed form to (800) 531-8877 or mail it to the following address:
USAA, 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78288
If this form is sent by facsimile machine (fax), the sender adopts the document received by USAA as a
duplicate original and adopts the signature produced by the receiving fax machine as the sender's original
signature.
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Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage in Pennsylvania
Below, you will find a brief explanation of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists coverages. Please remember
that this is designed to be a simple overview. Coverage is subject to all the provisions and exclusions
described in your insurance policy. The decisions you make regarding the level of coverage in these areas
may affect your insurance premium.
Please see your policy for details. If you have further questions, feel free to contact a member service
representative by calling (800) 531-81 1 1.
Coverage Descriptions
Uninsured Motorists Coverage (UM):
• Can be rejected.
• UM limit cannot exceed your Bodily Injury (BI) limit.
• Protects if you are injured by an uninsured motorist who is at fault.
• Protects against injury caused by a hit-and-run driver.
• Once rejected or reduced, future renewals will remain the same.
Underinsured Motorists Coverage (UIM)
• Can be rejected.
• UIM limit cannot exceed your Bodily Injury (BI) limit.
• Pays for injury caused by a motorists with liability limits less than the amount of damages you are
entitled to recover. His policy pays first, then yours pays the lesser of (1) any remaining loss, or (2)
your UIM limits-
• Once rejected or reduced, future renewals will remain the same.
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If you do not wish to make any changes to your current policy, no action is required. If you would like to
make changes to your policy, please use the form below. Semi-annual premiums shown are approximate
and are subject to change.
Please see your policy for details. If you wish to reject Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists Coverage or
Stacking, or if you have further questions, feel free to contact a member service representative by
calling (800) 531-81 11.
LIMITED TORT RATES
Uninsured Motorists Coverage
Limits Single Car Multi Car
(Per person/Per accident) STACKED NON-STACKED
? s 15,000/s 30,000 S 2-51 $ 3.27 5 251
? S 20,000/s 40,000 $ 3.57 $ 4 54 S 3.57
? s 25,000/$ 50,000 $ 4.40 $ 5.39 s 440
? s 50,000/s 100,000 $ 5.45 $ 6.96 s 545
? s 100,000/s 200,000 $ 7.14 S 9.21 $ 714
? s 100,000/s 300,000 S 7.54 S 9.64 $ 7 54
? $ 300,000/$ 500,000 $13.62 $17.80 $13.62
? s 500,000/$ 1,000,000 $15.08 $19.11 $15.08
? 51,000,000/51,000,000 $16.76 $21.23 516.76
? I have indicated the Uninsured Motorists coverage l imits I want on this policy. I reject any other
Uninsured Motorists limits.
Underinsured Motorists Coverage
Limits Single Car Multi Car
(Per person/Per accident) STACKED NON-STACKED
? s 15,000/6 30,000 $ 3.21 $ 4.98 $ 3.21
? $ 20,000/$ 40,000 $ 4.50 $ 7.77 $ 4.50
? $ 25,000/$ 50,000 $ 5.79 $ 9.87 S 5.79
? $ 50,000/$ 100,000 $ 8.04 $11.66 s 8.04
? s 100,000/$ 200,000 $14.46 $19.69 $1446
? $ 100,000/$ 300,000 $15.43 $21.28 $15.43
? $ 300,000/S 500,000 $28.45 $42.76 $28.45
$ 500,000/$ 1,000,000 $30.21 $46.60 $30.21
? $1,000,000/$ 1,000,000 $32.79 $53.33 $32.79
? 1 have indicated the Underinsured Motorists coverage limits I want on this policy. i reject any
other Underinsured Motorists limits.
Rejection/Selection Form
USAA Number Signature of Named Insured
( )
Alternate Phone
Home Phone
Date
Please fax your completed form to (800) 53 1-8877 or mail it to the following address:
USAA, 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78288.
If this form is sent by facsimile machine (fax), the sender adopts the document received by USAA as a
duplicate original and adopts the signature produced by the receiving fax machine as the sender's original
signature.
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Rejection[Selection Form
If you do not wish to make any changes to your current policy, no action is required. If you would like to
make changes to your policy, please use the form below. Semi-annual premiums shown are approximate
and are subject to change.
Please see your policy for details. If you wish to reject Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists Coverage or
Stacking, or if you have further questions, feel free to contact a member service representative by
calling (800) 53 1-8 1 1 1.
FULL TORT RATES
Uninsured Motorists Coverage
Limits Single Car Multi Car
(Per person/Per accident) STACKED NON-STACKED
? s 15,000/$ 30,000 $ 4.19 $ 5.44 S 4 19
? s 20,000/S 40,000 $ 5.95 S 7.57 S 5.95
? S 25,000/$ 50,000 S 7.33 S 8.98 $ 7.33
? $ 50,000/s 100,000 $ 9.09 $11.60 $ 9.09
? $ 100,000/8 200,000 $11.89 $15.35 $11-89
? S 100,000/$ 300,000 $12.56 $16.06 $12.56
? S 300,000/$ 500,000 $22.70 $29.67 $22.70
? s 500,000/$ 1,000,000 $25.13 $31.85 $25.13
? $ 1,000,000/$ 1,000,000 $27.93 $35.39 $27.93
? I have indicated the Uninsured Motorists coverage limits I want on this policy. I reject any other
Uninsured Motorists limits.
Underinsured Motorists Coverage
Limits Single Car Multi Car
(Per person/Per accident) STACKED NON-STACKED
? $ 15,000/s 30,000 $ 419 $ 8.31 $ 4.19
? $ 20,000/$ 40,000 S 5.86 $12.96 $ 5.86
? $ 25,000/S 50,000 $ 7.54 $16.45 $ 7.54
? $ 50,000/$ 100,000 $10.47 $19.44 $10.47
? S 100,000/S 200,000 $18.85 $32.82 $18.85
? $ 100,000/$ 300,000 $20.10 $35.47 $20.10
? s 300,000/$ 500,000 $37.06 $71.28 $3706
? S 500,000/s 1,000,000 $39.37 $77.68 $39.37
? S 1,000,000/8 1,000,000 $42.72 $88.90 $42.72
? I have indicated the Underins ured Motorists coverage limits I want on this p olicy. I reject any
other Underinsured Motorists coverage limits.
USAA Number
I )
Home Phone
Signature of Named Insured
Alternate Phone Date
Please fax your completed form to (800) 531-8877 or mail it to the following address:
USAA, 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78288.
If this form is sent by facsimile machine (fax), the sender adopts the document received by USAA as a
duplicate original and adopts the signature produced by the receiving fax machine as the sender's original
signature.
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FIRST PARTY BENEFITS ENDORSEMENT - PENN. r LVANIA
The Definitions and General Provisions of this Policy apply unless modified by this endorsement.
Part B - First Party Benefit: All provisions apply except for the following which are replaced in their
entirety.
INSURING AGREEMENT c. Any loss of income or expenses
incurred for services performed,
The following benefits apply only if shown on the during the first 5 working days the
Declarations. covered person did not work after the
accident because of the BI.
A. First Party Benefits
3. Funeral Expense Benefit. Actual expenses
We will pay the First Party Benefit to or for a incurred for a covered person's funeral,
covered person who sustains BI caused by an burial, or cremation, or other form of
accident arising out of the maintenance or use of a disposition, if BI resulting from the auto
motor vehicle. accident causes their death within 24
months from the date of the accident.
These First Party Benefits consist of:
1. Medical Expense Benefit. We will pay only
the medical expenses for necessary
medical treatment and rehabilitative
services because of BI caused by an auto
accident, sustained by a covered person.
2. Work Loss Benefit.
4. Accidental Death Benefit. A death benefit
paid to the executor or administrator of
the deceased covered person's estate if
BI resulting from the auto accident causes
the death of you or any family member
within 24 months from the date of the
accident. If there is no executor or
administrator, benefits shall be paid to:
a. Loss of income. Up to 80% of gross
income actually lost by a covered
person as a result of the accident; and
b. Reasonable expenses actually incurred
to reduce loss of income by hiring:
(1) Special help, thereby enabling the
covered person to work; or
(2) A substitute to perform the work a
self-employed covered person
would have performed.
However, Work Loss Benefit does not include:
a. Lcss of expected income for any
period following the death of a
covered person; or
b. Expenses incurred for services
performed following the death of a
covered person; or
a. The deceased covered person's
surviving spouse; or
b. If there is no surviving spouse, the
deceased covered person's surviving
children; or
c. If there is no surviving spouse or
surviving children to the deceased
covered person's estate.
B. Combined Benefits
We will pay Combined Benefits to or for a
covered person who sustains BI caused by an
accident arising out of the maintenance or use
of a motor vehicle.
Combined Benefits shall be subject to a
maximum total single limit of liability with
individual limits for specific benefits as shown
on the Declarations. We will only pay
Combined Benefits for expenses or loss
incurred within 3 years from the date of the
accident.
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These benefits are subject to the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility
law. Combined Benefits consist of the following,
as described above:
1. Medical Expense Benefit;
2. Work Loss Benefit;
3 Funeral Expense Benefit; and
4. Accidental Death Benefit.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
The following provisions represent the most we
will pay regardless of the number of covered
persons or beneficiaries, claims made, vehicles or
premiums shown in the Declarations, or vehicles
involved in an auto accident:
A. Medical Expeiise Benefits
1. The limit of liability shown in the
Declarations for First Party Benefits
Coverage is the maximum limit of liability
for each covered person injured in any
one accident.
2. No one will be entitled to receive duplicate
payments for the same elements of loss
under this coverage and Part A or Part C
of the policy.
3. Any amount payable under First Party
Benefits Coverage shall be paid, payable or
required to be provided to a covered
person under any worker's compensation
law or similar law.
B. Combined Benefits
If Combined Benefits are afforded, we will
make available at least the minimum limit
required by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility law for First Party
Benefits. This provision will not change our
total limit of liability.
C. Medical Expense Benefit in an amount greater
than $100,000, the excess shall be over any
amounts paid or payable under the Catastrophic
Loss Trust Fund established under the act.
Copyright, USAA, 1998, All rights reserved.
Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, used with permissior..
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PENNSYLVANIA AUTO POLICY
READ YOUR POLICY, DECLARATIONS
AND ENDORSEMENTS CAREFULLY
The automobile insurance contract between the
named insured and the company shown on the
Declarations page consists of this policy plus the
Declarations page and any applicable
endorsements. The Quick Reference section
outlines essential information contained in the
Declarations and the major parts of the policy.
The policy provides the coverages and
amounts of insurance shown in the
Declarations for which a premium is shown.
This is a participating policy. You are entitled to
dividends as may be declared by the company's
Board of Directors.
If this policy is issued by United Services
Automobile Association ("USAA"), a reciprocal
interinsurance exchange, the following apply:
By purchasing this policy you are a member of
USAA and are subject to its bylaws.
This is a non-assessable policy. You are liable
only for the amount of your premium as USAA
has a free surplus in compliance with Article
19.03 of the Texas Insurance Code of 1951,
as amended.
The USAA Board of Directors may annually
allocate a portion of USAA's surplus to
Subscriber's Savings Accounts. Amounts
allocated to such accounts remain a part of
USAA's surplus and may be used as necessary
to support the operations of the Association. A
member shall have no right to any balance in
the member's account except until following
termination of membership, as provided in the
bylaws.
QUICK REFERENCE
I DECLARATIONS PAGE
Named Insured and Address
Policy Period
Operators
Description of Vehicle(s)
Coverages, Amounts of
Insurance and Premiums
Endorsements
Beginning
on Page 3 Agreement and Definitions
Part A 4 Liability Coverage
Definitions
Insuring Agreement
Bodily Injury Liability Coverage and
Property Damage Liability Coverage
Limit of Liability
Supplementary Payments
Exclusions
Out of State Coverage
Other Insurance
Part B 6 First Party Benefit
Definitions
Insuring Agreement
First Party Benefit
Limit of Liability
Exclusions
Priorities of Policies
Non-Duplication of Benefits
Part B 9 Medical Payments Coverage
Definitions
Insuring Agreement
Medical Payments Coverage
Limit of Liability
Exclusions
Other Insurance
Special Provisions
Part B 10, Air Bag and Seat Belt Benefits
Definitions
Insuring Agreement
Air Bag and Seat Belt. Benefits
Limit of Liability
Exclusions
Other Insurance
Conditions
(Quick Reference continued on Page 2)
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Part C 11 Uninsured Motorists Coverage
(Stacked)
Underinsured Motorists Coverage
(Stacked)
Uninsured Motorists Coverage
Definitions
Insuring Agreement
Limit of Liability
Exclusions
Other Insurance
Consent to Settle
Arbitration
Underinsured Motorists Coverage
Definitions
Insuring Agreement
Limit of Liability
Exclusions
Other Insurance
Consent to Settle
Arbitration
Part D 18 Physical Damage Coverage I
Definitions
Insuring Agreement
Comprehensive Coverage
Collision Coverage
Rental Reimbursement Coverage
Towing and Labor Coverage
Limit of Liability
Payment of Loss
Loss Payable Clause
Waiver of Collision Deductible
Exclusions
No Benefit to Bailee
Other Sources of Recovery
Appraisal
Part E 21 General Provisions
Air Bag
Bankruptcy
Changes
Duties After an Accident or Loss
Legal Action Against Us
Misrepresentation
Non-Duplication of Payment
Our Right to Recover Payment
Ownership
Policy Period and Territory
Termination
Transfer of Your Interest in this
Policy
Two or More Auto Policies
Constitutionality Clause
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PENNSYLVANIA AUTO POLICY
AGREEMENT
In return for payment of the premium and subject to all the terms of this policy, we will provide the
coverages and limits of liability for which a premium is shown in the Declarations.
DEFINITIONS
The words defined below are used throughout this L. Trailer means a vehicle designed to be pulled
policy. They are in boldface when used. by a private passenger auto, pickup, van, or
miscellaneous vehicle. It also means a farm
A. You and your refer to the "named insured" wagon or implement while towed by such
shown in the Declarations and spouse if a vehicles.
resident of the same household.
M. Van means afour-wheeled land motor vehicle
B. We, us, and our refer to the Company of the van type with a load capacity of not
providing this insurance. more than 2,000 pounds.
C. Auto business means the business of altering,
customizing, leasing, parking, repairing, road
testing, delivering, selling, servicing, or storing
vehicles.
N. Your covered auto, except as modified in
Part B - First Party Benefit means
1. Any vehicle shown in the Declarations.
D. Bodily injury (referred to as BI) means bodily
harm, sickness, disease or death.
F. Family member means a person related to
you by blood, marriage, or adoption who is a
resident of your household. This includes a
ward or foster child.
F. Miscellaneous vehicle means the following
motorized vehicles: a motorcycle, moped or
similar type vehicle; motor home; golfcart;
snowmobile; all-terrain vehicle; or dune buggy.
G. Noneconomic loss means pain and suffering
and other non-monetary detriment.
H. Occupying means in, on, getting into or out of.
1. Property damage (referred to as PD) means
physical injury to, destruction of, or loss of
use of tangible property.
J. Serious injury means an injury resulting in
death, serious impairment of body function or
permanent serious disfigurement.
K. Temporary substitute vehicle means a
private passenger auto, pickup, van,
miscellaneous vehicle or trailer not owned
by you or a family member while it is used
as a temporary replacement for your covered
auto when withdrawn from normal use
because of its breakdown, repair, servicing,
loss, or destruction.
2. Any of the following types of vehicles
acquired by you or a family member
during the policy period, beginning on the
date you or a family member becomes
the owner, but only if no other insurance
policy provides coverage for such vehicle:
a. A private passenger auto;
b. A pickup or van; or
c. A miscellaneous vehicle not used in
any business or occupation.
For such newly acquired vehicles, we will
automatically provide the broadest
coverages as are provided for any vehicle
shown in the Declarations. If your policy
does not provide Comprehensive and
Collision coverages, we will provide each
with a $250 deductible. However, we will
not provide any coverage for more than
30 days after the date you or a family
member becomes the owner of the
vehicle. If you wish to continue any
coverage beyond the 30-day period, you
must request it prior to the end of the
30-day period,
3. Any trailer you own
4. Any temporary substitute vehicle. Only
those coverages provided for the vehicle
withdrawn from normal use will be
extended to its temporary substitute
vehicle.
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PART A - LIABILITY COVERT. E
DEFINITIONS
Covered person as used in this Part means:
You or any family member for the
ownership, maintenance, or use of any auto or
trailer.
2. Any person using your covered auto.
3. Any other person or organization, but only with
respect to legal liability imposed on them for
the acts or omissions of a person for whom
coverage is afforded in 1. or 2, above. With
respect to an auto or trailer other than your
covered auto, this provision only applies if the
other person or organization does not own or
hire the auto or trailer.
These limits are the most we will pay regardless
of the number of:
1. Covered persons;
2. Claims made;
3. Vehicles or premiums shown in the
Declarations; or
4. Vehicles involved in the auto accident.
However, if a policy provision that would defeat
coverage for a claim under this Part is declared to
be unenforceable as a violation of the
Pennsylvania's Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility law, our limit of liability will be the
minimum required by the Pennsylvania's Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility law.
The following are not covered persons under
Part A:
The United States of America or any of its
agencies.
2. Any person with respect to BI or PD resulting
from the operation of an auto by that person
as an employee of the United States
Government. This applies only if the provisions
of Section 2679 of Title 28, United States
Code as amended, require the Attorney General
of the United States to defend that person in
any civil action which may be brought for the
BI or PD.
INSURING AGREEMENT
We will pay compensatory damages for BI or PD
for which any covered person becomes legally
liable because of an auto accident. We will settle
or defend, as we consider appropriate, any claim
or suit asking for these damages. Our duty to
settle or defend ends when our limit of liability
for these coverages has been paid or tendered.
We have no duty to defend any suit or settle any
claim for BI or PD not covered under this policy.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
For BI sustained by any one person in any one
auto accident, our maximum limit of liability for all
resulting damages, including, but not limited to, all
direct, derivative or consequential damages
recoverable by any persons, is the limit of liability
shown in the Declarations for "each person" for BI
Liability. Subject to this limit for "each person", the
limit of liability shown in the Declarations for "each
accident" for BI Liability is our maximum limit of
liability for all damages for BI resulting from any
one auto accident. The limit of liability shown in the
Declarations for "each accident" for PD Liability is
our maximum limit of liability for all damages to all
property resulting from any one auto accident.
SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS
In addition to our limit of liability, we will pay on
behalf of a covered person:
1. Premiums on appeal bonds and bonds to
release attachments in any suit we defend. But
we will not pay the premium for bonds with a
face value over our limit of liability shown in
the Declarations.
2. Prejudgment interest awarded against the
covered person on that part of the judgment
we pay. If we make an offer to pay the
applicable limit of liability, we will not pay any
prejudgment interest based on that period of
time after the offer.
3. Interest accruing, in any suit we defend, on
that part of a judgment that does not exceed
our limit of liability. Our duty to pay interest
ends when we offer to pay that part of the
judgment that does not exceed our limit of
liability.
4. Up to $100 a day for loss of wages because
of attendance at hearings or trials at our
request.
5. The amount a covered person must pay to the
United States Government because of damage
to a government-owned private passenger
auto, pickup, or van which occurs while the
vehicle is in the care, custody, or control of a
covered person. The most we will pay is an
amount equal to one month of the basic salary
of the covered person at the time of loss.
Only Exclusions A.1. and A.8. apply.
6. Other reasonable expenses incurred at our
request.
T All defense costs we incur.
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EXCLUSIONS
A. We do not provide Liability Coverage for any
covered person:
11. For punitive or exemplary damages.
B. We do not provide Liability Coverage for the
ownership, maintenance, or use of
1 Who intentionally acts or directs to cause
BI or PD, or who acts or directs to cause 1. Any vehicle that is not your covered auto
with reasonable expectation of causing, BI unless that vehicle is:
or PD, a. A four or six wheel land motor vehicle
2.
For PD to property owned or being designed for use on public roads with
transported by a covered person. a rated load capacity of no more than
2000 pounds;
3. For PD to property rented to, used by, or b. A moving van for personal use;
in the care of any covered person. This
does not apply to damage to a residence c. A miscellaneous vehicle having at
or garage. least four wheels; or
4. For BI to an employee of that person d. A vehicle used in the business of
which occurs during the course of farming or ranching,
employment. This exclusion (A.4.) does not
apply to a domestic employee unless 2. Any vehicle, other than your covered
workers' compensation benefits are auto, that is owned by you, or furnished
required or available for that domestic or available for your regular use.
employee.
' 3. Any vehicle, other than your covered
5. For that person
s liability arising out of the auto, that is owned by, or furnished or
ownership or operation of a vehicle while available for the regular use of, any family
it is being used to carry persons for a fee. member.
This exclusion (A.5.) does not apply to a
share --the -expense car pool, This exclusion (B.3.) does not apply to
your maintenance or use of such vehicles.
6. While employed or otherwise engaged in
the auto business. This exclusion (A.6.) 4. Any vehicle while being operated in, or in
does not apply to the ownership, practice for, any speed contest,
maintenance, or use of your covered
auto by you, any family member, or any C. There is no coverage for BI for which a
partner, agent, or employee of you or any covered person becomes legally responsible
family member. to pay a member of that covered person's
family residing in that covered person's
7. Maintaining or using any vehicle while that household. This exclusion applies only to the
person is employed or otherwise engaged extent that the limits of liability for this
in any business or occupation other than coverage exceed $15,000 for each person or
the auto business, farming, or ranching. $30,000 for each accident.
This exclusion (A.7.) does not apply to the
maintenance or use of a private passenger D. There is no coverage for liability assumed by
auto; a pickup or van that you own; or a any covered person under any contract or
trailer used with these vehicles.
agreement.
8. Using a vehicle without expressed or
implied permission. OUT OF STATE COVERAGE
9. For BI or PD for which that person is an
insured under any nuclear energy liability
policy. This exclusion (A.9.) applies even if
that policy is terminated due to exhaustion
of its limit of liability.
10. For BI or PD occurring while your
covered auto is rented or leased to
others.
If an auto accident to which this policy applies
occurs in any state or province other than the one
in which your covered auto is principally garaged,
your policy will provide at least the minimum
amounts and types of coverages required by law.
However, no one will be entitled to duplicate
payments for the same elements of loss.
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OTHER INSURANCE
If there is other applicable liability insurance, we
will pay only our share of the loss. Our share is
the proportion that our limit of liability bears to
the total of all applicable limits.
However, any insurance we provide to a covered
person with respect to a vehicle you do not own
shall be excess over (1) any other applicable
liability insurance or (2) any self-insurance in
compliance with a state's financcal responsibility
law.
PART B - FIRST PARTY BENEFIT
DEFINITIONS
A. Covered person as used in this Part means:
1. You or any family member;
2. Any other person while:
a. Occupying your covered auto; or D
b. Not occupying a motor vehicle if
injured as a result of an accident in
Pennsylvania involving your covered
auto.
3. A non-occupant who has no other source
of First Party Benefits, injured by any
vehicle insured for liability under this policy
for which you are not required to maintain
First Party Benefits coverage. Only the
minimum medical expense benefit required
by Pennsylvania law will be provided.
B
C
Medical expense means reasonable and
necessary medical treatment and rehabilitative
services, including, but not limited to, hospital,
dental, surgical, psychiatric, psychological,
osteopathic, ambulance, chiropractic, licensed
physical therapy, nursing services, vocational
rehabilitation and occupational therapy, speech
pathology and audiology, optometric services,
medications, medical supplies and prosthetic
devices, all without limitation as to time,
provided that, within 18 months from the date
of the accident causing injury, it is
ascertainable with reasonable medical
probability that further expenses may be
incurred as a result of the injury. Benefits
under this paragraph may include any
nonmedical remedial care and treatment
rendered in accordance with a recognized
religious method of healing.
Motor vehicle means a self-propelled vehicle
operated or designed for use upon public
roads. However, motor vehicle does not
include a vehicle operated:
1. By muscular power;
2. On rails or tracks; or
3. Solely by electric power obtained from
overhead trolley wires, but not operated
upon rails.
Necessary medical treatment and
rehabilitative services means treatment,
accommodations, products or services which
are determined to be necessary by a licensed
health care provider unless they shall have
been found or determined to be unnecessary
by a State-approved Peer Review
Organization (PRO).
E. Peer Review Organization (PRO) means:
1. An organization with which the Federal
Health Care Financing Administration or the
Commonwealth contracts for medical
review of Medicare or medical assistance
services; or
2. Any health care review company, approved
by the commissioner, that engages in peer
review for the purpose of determining that
medical and rehabilitation services are
medically necessary and economically
provided.
F. Your covered auto as used in this Part means
a motor vehicle for which you maintain First
Party Benefit Coverage as required under the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility law.
INSURING AGREEMENT
First Party Benefit
We will pay the First Party Benefit to or for a
covered person who sustains BI caused by
an accident arising out of the maintenance or
use of a motor vehicle.
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This First Party Benefit consist of:
Medical Expense Benefit. We will pay only
the medical expenses for necessary
medical treatment and rehabilitative
services because of BI caused by an auto
accident, sustained by a covered person.
This benefit is subject to the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility law.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
5. Who, at the time of the accident is an owner
of a currently registered motor vehicle who
does not have financial responsibility as
required by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility law.
6. Occupying, maintaining or using a motor
vehicle while located for use as a residence
or premises.
7. Or by a pedestrian if the accident occurs
outside of Pennsylvania. This exclusion (7.)
does not apply to you or any family
member.
The following provisions represent the most we
will pay regardless of the number of covered g. While operating or occupying a recreational
persons, claims made, vehicles or premiums vehicle not intended for highway use,
shown in the Declarations, or vehicles involved in motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, motorized
an auto accident: pedalcycle, or like type vehicle required to be
Medical Expense Benefit registered under Pennsylvania law.
1. The limit of liability shown in the 9. Caused by or as a consequence of:
Declarations for First Party Benefits a. Discharge of a nuclear weapon (even if
Coverage is the maximum limit of liability accidental);
for each covered person injured in any
one accident. b. War (declared or undeclared);
2. No one will be entitled to receive duplicate
payments for the same elements of loss
under this coverage and Part A or Part C
of the policy.
C. Civil war;
d. Insurrection; or
e. Rebellion or revolution.
3. Any amount payable under First Party
Benefits Coverage shall be excess over any
amounts paid, payable or required to be
provided to a covered person under any
workers' compensation law or similar law.
EXCLUSIONS
We do not provide benefits under this Part for BI
sustained by any covered person:
1. While intentionally causing or attempting to
cause BI to any person, including that covered
person.
2. While committing a felony.
3 While seeking to elude lawful apprehension or
arrest by a law enforcement official.
4. Arising out of the maintenance or use of a
motor vehicle knowingly converted by that
person. However, this exclusion does not apply
to you or any family member.
10. From or as a consequence of the following,
whether controlled or uncontrolled or however
caused:
a. Nuclear reaction;
b. Radiation: or
c. Radioactive contamination.
PRIORITIES OF POLICIES
A. We will pay the first party benefit in
accordance with the order of priorities set
forth by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility law. We will not pay if
there is another insurer at a higher level of
priority. The First category listed below is the
highest level of priority and the Fourth
category listed below is the lowest level of
priority.
B. The priority order is:
First The insurer providing benefits to
the covered person as a named
insured.
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Second The insurer providing benefits to
the covered person as a family
member who is not a named
insured under another policy
providing coverage under the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility law.
Third The insurer of the motor vehicle
which the covered person is
occupying at the time of the
accident.
Fourth The insurer providing benefits on
any motor vehicle involved in the
accident if the covered person is:
a. Not occupying a motor
vehicle; and
b. Not provided the first party
benefit under any other
automobile policy.
1. The insurer against whom the claim is first
made shall process and pay the claim as if
wholly responsible. The insurer is
thereafter entitled to recover contribution
pro rata from any other insurer for the
benefits paid and the costs of processing
the claim. If contribution is sought among
insurers responsible under the Fourth
priority, proration shall be based on the
number of involved motor vehicles.
2. If we are the insurer against whom the
claim is first made, our payment to or for
a covered person will riot exceed the
applicable limit of liability for the First
Party Benefit Coverage shown in the
Declarations.
3. The maximum recovery under all policies
will not exceed the amount payable under
the policy with the highest dollar limits of
benefits.
In this priority, an unoccupied parked
motor vehicle is not a motor vehicle NON-DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS
involved in an accident unless it was parked
in a manner as to create an unreasonable No one will be entitled to recover duplicate
risk of injury. payments for the same elements of loss under this
or any other similar automobile insurance including
C. If 2 or more policies have equal priority within
self-insurance.
the highest applicable priority level:
PART B - MEDICAL PAYMENTS COVERAGE
DEFINITIONS
A. Covered person as used in this Part means:
1. You or any family member while
occupying any auto or miscellaneous
vehicle.
2. Any other person while occupying your
covered auto.
3. You or any family member while not
occupying a motor vehicle if injured by:
a. A motor vehicle designed for use
mainly on public roads;
b. A miscellaneous vehicle;
c. A trailer.
B. Medically necessary and appropriate
medical services are those services or
supplies provided or prescribed by a licensed
hospital, licensed physician, or other licensed
medical provider that, as determined by us or
someone on our behalf, are required to
identify or treat BI caused by an auto accident
and sustained by a covered person and that
are:
1. Consistent with the symptoms, diagnosis,
and treatment of the covered person's
injury and appropriately documented in the
covered person's medical records;
2. Provided in accordance with recognized
standards of care for the covered
person's injury at the time the charge is
incurred;
3, Consistent with published practice
guidelines and technology, and assessment
standards of national organizations or
multi-disciplinary medical groups;
4. Not primarily for the convenience of the
covered person, his or her physician,
hospital, or other health care provider;
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5. The most appropriate supply or level of
service that can be safely provided to the
covered person; and
6. Not excessive in terms of scope, duration,
or intensity of care needed to provide
safe, adequate, and appropriate diagnosis
and treatment.
However, medically necessary and
appropriate medical services do not include
the following:
1. Nutritional supplements or over-the-
counter drugs;
2. Experimental services or supplies, which
means services or supplies that we
determine have not been accepted by the
majority of the relevant medical specialty
as safe and effective for treatment of the
condition for which its use is proposed;
INSURING AGREEMENT
Medical Payments Coverage. We will pay only the
reasonable fee for medically necessary and
appropriate medical services and the reasonable
expense for funeral services because of BI
caused by an auto accident, sustained by a
covered person and incurred for services
rendered within three years of the date of the
accident.
A provider of medical services may charge more
than the limits established by this policy's defined
terms, but such additional charges are not covered.
We or someone on our behalf will review, by audit
or otherwise, claims for benefits under this
coverage to determine whether fees and expenses
were reasonable and whether treatment was
medically necessary and appropriate.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
The following provisions represent the most we
3. Inpatient services or supplies provided to will pay regardless of the number of covered
the covered person, when these could persons, claims made, vehicles or premiums
safely have been provided to the covered shown in the Declarations, or vehicles involved in
person as an outpatient. an auto accident.
C. Reasonable fee is the amount, as determined
by us or someone on our behalf, which we
will pay for charges made by a licensed
hospital, licensed physician, or other licensed
medical provider for medically necessary
and appropriate medical services. We will
pay the lesser of:
1. The actual charge;
1. The limit of liability shown in the Declarations
for Medical Payments Coverage is the
maximum limit of liability for each covered
person injured in any one accident.
2. No one will be entitled to receive duplicate
payments for the same elements of loss under
this coverage and Part A or Part C of the
policy.
2. The charge negotiated with a provider; or
3. The charge determined by a statistically
valid database that is designed to reflect
charges for the same or comparable
services or supplies in the same or similar
geographic region. The database will also
reflect, where applicable, (a) the value of
the actual medical services based on a
nonspecialty specific relative value scale
for the services relative to other services
and, (b) in the case of new procedures,
services, or supplies, a comparison to
commonly-used procedures, services, or
supplies.
EXCLUSIONS
We do not provide benefits under this Part for any
covered person for BI:
1. Sustained while occupying any vehicle that is
not your covered auto unless that vehicle is:
a. A four or six wheel land motor vehicle
designed for use on public roads with a
rated load capacity of no more than 2000
pounds;
b. A moving van for personal use,
c. A miscellaneous vehicle having at least
four wheels; or
d. A vehicle used in the business of farming
or ranching.
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2. Sustained while occupying your covered
auto when it is being used to carry persons
for a fee. This does not apply to a
share - the- expense car pool.
3. Sustained while occupying any vehicle located
for use as a residence.
4, Occurring during the course of employment if
workers' compensation benefits are required
or available.
g. Caused by or as a consequence of war,
insurrection, revolution, nuclear reaction, or
radioactive contamination.
10. Sustained while occupying your covered
auto while it is rented or leased to others.
11. Sustained while a participant in, or in practice
for, any speed contest.
OTHER INSURANCE
5. Sustained while occupying, or when struck by,
any vehicle, other than your covered auto,
that is owned by you or furnished or available
for your regular use.
6. Sustained while occupying, or when struck by,
any vehicle, other than your covered auto,
that is owned by or furnished or available for
the regular use of any family member. This
does not apply to you.
7. Sustained while occupying a vehicle without
expressed or implied permission.
8. Sustained while occupying a vehicle when it is
being used in the business or occupation of a
covered person. This does not apply to BI
sustained while occupying a private passenger
auto; a pickup or van you own; or a trailer
used with these vehicles.
If there is other applicable auto medical payments
insurance, we will pay only our share of the loss.
Our share is the proportion that our limit of
liability bears to the total of all applicable limits.
However, any insurance we provide with respect
to a vehicle you do not own shall be excess over
any other collectible auto insurance providing
payments for medical or funeral expenses.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
If your covered auto and every other motor
vehicle you own are within the policy territory
referred to in Part E, General Provisions, then
coverage under Medical Payments Coverage will
apply to you and any family member anywhere
in the world.
PART B - AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT BENEFITS
DEFINITIONS
A. Air Bag means a supplemental passive
restraint system commonly referred to as an
air bag which is originally installed by the
vehicle manufacturer and which, at the time of
the accident, had not been made inoperable
through modification, deactivation,
disconnection, switching off or prior
deployment.
B. Beneficiary means (in order of priority of
payment):
1. The surviving spouse if a resident in the
same household as the deceased at the
time of the time of the accident; or
2. If the deceased is an unmarried minor,
either of the surviving parents who had
legal custody at the time of the accident;
or
C. Covered Person as used in this Part means:
1. You or any family member while
occupying any auto;
2. Any other person while occupying your
covered auto.
D. Seat Belt means manual or automatic safety
belts or seat and shoulder restraints or a child
restraint device. Both the lap and shoulder
restraints must be worn at the time of the
accident for coverage to apply. If the covered
person is a child, the child restraint device
must meet federal motor vehicle safety
standards and must be one recommended by
its manufacturer as appropriate for use by
children of like age and weight. The child must
be properly seated and restrained within the
device and the device must be attached to the
interior of the vehicle in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
3. The estate of the deceased.
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INSURING AGREEMENT
We will provide the benefits described only if at
the time of the accident, the covered person for
whom benefits are sought was:
1. Wearing a seat belt; or
2. Wearing a seat belt and occupying a seat in
an automobile in which he was protected by an
air bag; and
3. Entitled to collect benefits for medical
expenses incurred as a result of the accident
under the terms of the policy's First Party
Benefits Coverage.
We will pay a Death Benefit of $15,000 to the
beneficiary oi' a covered person who dies as the
direct result of BI sustained in an automobile
accident while wearing a seat belt. We will pay an
Additional Death Benefit of $10,000 to the
beneficiary of a covered person who dies as a
direct result of BI sustained in an automobile
accident while wearing a seat belt and occupying
a seat protected by an air bag.
These amounts are the most we will pay
regardless of the number of vehicles to which this
coverage applies, the number of coverages or
premiums shown in the Declarations.
EXCLUSIONS
All the exclusions contained in the policy's First
Party Benefit coverage apply to this Part.
OTHER INSURANCE
The Death Benefit and Additional Death Benefit
provided by Air Bag and Seat Belt Benefits will be
paid in addition to any death benefit payable under
the policy's First Party Benefits Coverage.
If there are other applicable air bag and seat belt
death benefits, the maximum limit of our liability
for the death of any one covered person under
all such policies shall not exceed $15,000 for the
Death Benefit and $10,000 for the Additional
Death Benefit.
CONDITIONS
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
The maximum Death Benefit we will pay under Air
Bag and Seat Belt Benefits is $15,000 for death of
any one covered person. The maximum Additional
Death Benefit we will pay for death of any one
covered person is $10,000.
The coverage provided by this Part is subject to all
provisions and conditions of the policy's First
Party Benefit and to the policy's general conditions
except as specifically modified herein.
PART C - UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE (STACKED) (referred to as UM) and
UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE (STACKED) (referred to as UIM)
UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE (STACKED)
1. To which no liability bond or policy applies
at the time of the accident.
DEFINITIONS
A. Covered person as used in this Part means:
1. You or any family member.
2. Any other person occupying your
covered auto.
3. Any person for damages that person is
entitled to recover because of BI to which
this coverage applies sustained by a person
described in A.I. or A.2. above.
However, the definition of a covered person
does not include the Government of the United
States of America.
B. Uninsured motor vehicle means a land motor
vehicle or trailer of any type:
2. To which a liability bond or policy applies
at the time of the accident but its limit for
bodily injury liability under such bond or
policy is less than the minimum limits
specified by the financial responsibility law
of the state in which the insured vehicle is
principally garaged.
3. That is a hit-and-run motor vehicle. This
means a motor vehicle whose owner or
operator cannot be identified and that hits:
a. You or any family member;
b. A vehicle you or any family member
are occupying; or
c. Your covered auto.
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4. To which a liability bond or policy applies
at the time of the accident but the bonding
or insuring company denies coverage or is
or becomes insolvent within six years after
the accident.
However, the definition of an uninsured motor
vehicle does not include:
1. An underinsured motor vehicle; or
2. Any vehicle or equipment:
a. Owned by or furnished or available for
the regular use of you or any family
member.
b. Owned or operated by a self-insurer
under any applicable motor vehicle law.
c. Owned by any governmental unit or
agency.
d. Operated on rails or crawler treads,
except for a snowmobile.
e. Designed mainly for use off public
roads while not on public roads.
f. While located for use as a residence or
premises.
INSURING AGREEMENT
UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE
A. We will pay compensatory damages which a
covered person is legally entitled to recover
from the owner or operator of an uninsured
motor vehicle because of BI sustained by a
covered person and caused by an auto
accident.
B. The owner's or operator's liability for these
damages must arise out of the ownership,
maintenance or use of the uninsured motor
vehicle.
C. We will pay under this coverage only after the
limits of liability under any applicable bodily
injury liability bonds or policies have been
exhausted by payment of judgments or
settlements. This provision applies only to
Definition 13.2. under this Part.
D No judgment for damages arising out of a suit
brought against the owner or operator of an
uninsured motor vehicle is binding on us
unless we:
1. Receive reasonable notice of the pendency
of the suit resulting in the judgment; and
2. Have a reasonable opportunity to protect
our interests in the suit.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
A. If BI is sustained in an accident by you or any
family member:
1. Our maximum limit of liability for all
resulting damages, including, but not limited
to, all direct, derivative or consequential
damages arising out of BI sustained by any
one person in any such accident is the sum
of the limits of liability shown on the
Declarations for "each person" for UM
Coverage;
2. Subject to the maximum limit for each
person described in A.I. above, our
maximum limit of liability for all damages
arising out of BI resulting from any one
accident is the sum of the limits of liability
shown on the Declarations for "each
accident" for UM Coverage;
3. Subject to the maximum limits of liability
set forth in A.I. and A.2. above:
a. The most we will pay for BI sustained
in such accident by a covered person
other than you or any family member
is that covered person's pro - rata
share of the "each person" or "each
accident" limit of liability shown on the
Declarations applicable to the vehicle
that covered person was occupying
at the time of the accident; and
b. You or any family member who
sustains BI in such accident will also be
entitled to a pro-rata share of the
"each person" or "each accident" limit
described in paragraph 3.a. above.
A person's pro-rata share shall be the
proportion that that person's damages
bears to the total damages sustained by all
covered persons.
The maximum limit of liability is the most we
will pay regardless of the number of:
1. Covered persons;
2. Claims made;
3. Vehicles or premiums shown on the
Declarations; or
4. Vehicles involved in the accident.
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(PART C Cont'd.)
B. If BI is sustained by any covered person other
than you or any family member in an
accident in which neither you nor any family
member sustain BI the limit of liability shown
on the Declarations for "each person" for UM
Coverage is our maximum limit of liability for
all resulting damages, including, but not limited
to, all direct, derivative or consequential
damages arising out of BI sustained by any one
person in any one accident. Subject to this limit
for "each person," the limit of liability shown
on the Declarations for "each accident" for UM
Coverage is our maximum limit of liability for
all damages for BI resulting from any one
accident. This is the most we will pay
regardless of the number of:
1. Covered persons;
2. Claims made;
3 Vehicles or premiums shown on the
Declarations; or
4. Vehicles involved in the accident.
C. No covered person will be entitled to receive
duplicate payments for the same elements of
loss.
D. Any amounts otherwise payable for damages
which the covered person is legally entitled to
recover from the owner or operator of an
uninsured motor vehicle because of BI
caused by an accident, shall be reduced by all
sums paid because of the BI by or on behalf
of persons or organizations who may be
legally responsible. This includes all sums paid
under Part A.
E. Any amount of damages paid or payable under
this UM Coverage will be reduced by any
amount paid or payable for the same damages
under Part A - Liability Coverage.
F Any amount of damages paid or payable under
this UM Coverage will be reduced by any
amount paid or payable because of the BI
under any workers' compensation law or
similar disability benefits law.
G. A person who recovers damages under UIM
Coverage cannot recover damages under UM
Coverage for the same accident.
EXCLUSIONS
A. We do not provide UM Coverage for BI
sustained by any covered person if that
person or the legal representative settles the
BI claim without our consent.
B. We do not provide UM Coverage for BI
sustained by any covered person while
occupying, or when struck by, any motor
vehicle owned by you or any family member
which is not insured for UM Coverage under
this or any other auto liability policy. This
includes a trailer of any type used with that
vehicle.
C. We do not provide UM Coverage for BI
sustained by any covered person:
1. While occupying your covered auto
when it is being used to carry persons for
a fee. This exclusion (C.1.) does not apply
to a share -the -expense car pool.
2. Using a vehicle without expressed or
implied permission.
3. While your covered auto is rented or
leased to others.
4. While occupying any vehicle when it is
being operated in, or in practice for, any
speed contest.
D. UM Coverage shall not apply directly or
indirectly to the benefit of any insurer or
self-insurer under any workers' compensation
law or similar disability benefits law.
E. We do not provide UM Coverage for punitive
or exemplary damages.
F. We do not provide UM Coverage for
noneconomic loss sustained by a covered
person to whom the limited tort alternative
applies unless that person sustains a serious
injury.
This exclusion (F.) does not apply if that person
is injured while occupying a motor vehicle
insured under a commercial motor vehicle
insurance policy.
G. We do not provide UM Coverage for PD
sustained by a covered person.
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(PART C Cont'd.)
OTHER INSURANCE
A.
If there is other applicable similar insurance for
UM available under one or more policies or
provisions of coverage, the following priorities
of recovery apply:
First The UM Coverage applicable to the
vehicle the covered person was
occupying at the time of the
accident.
Second The policy covering a motor vehicle
not involved in the accident with
respect to which the injured person
is a covered person.
B
C
If two or more policies have equal priority, the
insurer against whom the claim is first made
shall process and pay the claim as if wholly
responsible for all insurers with equal priority.
The insurer is thereafter entitled to recover
contribution pro-rata from any other insurer
for the benefits paid and the costs of
processing the claim.
If we are the insurer against whom the claim is
first made, we will pay, subject to the limit of
liability shown on the Declarations for UM
Coverage, after we and all other contributing
insurers agree:
1. Whether the covered person is legally
entitled to recover damages from the
owner or operator of an uninsured motor
vehicle; and
2. As to the amount of damages.
CONSENT TO SETTLE
If a covered person receives a written offer
from a tort -feasor's insurer, which in
combination with any other settlements arising
out of the same occurrence, would exhaust
that insurer's applicable BI limits, the covered
person shall submit written notice of the
proposed settlement to us. Such notice shall
include a copy of the written offer.
2 Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this
written notice, we will give the covered
person:
a. Written consent to accept the settlement
offer and the execution of release: or
b. Written refusal to consent to accept the
settlement offer.
3. If we refuse to give consent to accept the
settlement offer, we shall within thirty (30)
days pay the covered person the amount of
the settlement offer. We shall then be entitled
to the covered person's right of recovery to
the extent of such payment and any settlement
under UM Coverage.
4. If we fail to pay the covered person the
amount of the written settlement offer within
thirty (30) days, we have no right to the
proceeds of any settlement or judgment for
any amount paid under UM Coverage, and the
covered person may accept the written
settlement offer of the tort-feasor's insurer.
5. Payment of the settlement offer will be
separate from any amount the covered person
is entitled to recover under the provisions of
UM Coverage.
ARBITRATION
A. If we and a covered person do not agree:
1. Whether that person is legally entitled to
recover damages from the owner or
operator of an uninsured motor vehicle;
or
2. The amount of damages that the covered
person is legally entitled to collect from
that owner;
either party may make a written demand for
arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted in
accordance with the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Uniform Arbitration Act of 1980,
and, for the purpose of determining the
standard or review, the Pennsylvania Uniform
Arbitration Act of 1927.
Each party will select an arbitrator. The two
arbitrators will select a third. If they cannot
agree within 30 days, either may request that
selection be made by a judge of a court having
jurisdiction. Each party will:
1. Pay the expenses it incurs; and
2. Bear the expenses of the third arbitrator
equally.
B. Unless both parties agree otherwise, arbitration
will take place in the county in which the
covered person lives. Local rules of law as to
procedure and evidence will apply.
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(PART C Cont'd.)
UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE
(STACKED)
DEFINITIONS
A. Covered person as used in this Part means:
1. You or any family member.
2. Any other person occupying your
covered auto.
3. Any person for damages that person is
entitled to recover because of BI to which
this coverage applies sustained by a person
described in A.1. or A.2. above.
However, the definition of covered person
does not include the Government of the United
States of .America.
B. Underinsured motor vehicle means a land
motor vehicle or trailer of any type to which a
liability bond, policy or self-insurance applies
at the time of the accident, but its available
limits for BI liability are insufficient to pay
losses and damages.
However, the definition of an underinsured
motor vehicle does not include:
1. An uninsured motor vehicle; or
2. Any vehicle or equipment:
a. Owned by or furnished or available for
the regular use of you or any family
member if:
(1) The named insured on this policy; or
(2) The covered person making a
claim under this policy
is the named insured on the liability
bond or policy applicable to the
underinsured motor vehicle.
However, this provision shall not apply
if such vehicle or equipment is covered
by a policy of liability insurance
separate and distinct from the policy
under which UIM benefits are claimed.
b. Owned or operated by a self-insurer
under any applicable motor vehicle law.
c. Owned by any governmental unit or
agency,
d. Operated on rails or crawler treads,
except for a snowmobile.
e. Designed mainly for use off public
roads while not on public roads.
f. While located for use as a residence or
premises.
INSURING AGREEMENT
UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE
A. We will pay compensatory damages which a
covered person is legally entitled to recover
from the owner or operator of an
underinsured motor vehicle because of BI
sustained by a covered person and caused by
an auto accident.
B. The owner's or operator's liability for these
damages must arise out of the ownership,
maintenance or use of the underinsured
motor vehicle.
C. Damages for BI payable under UIM Coverage
will be reduced by:
1, The BI liability limits of the owners and
operators of the underinsured motor
vehicle; and
2. Amounts paid by or on behalf of any other
persons or organizations who may be
legally responsible.
D. No judgment for damages arising out of a suit
brought against the owner or operator of an
underinsured motor vehicle is binding on us
unless we:
1. Receive reasonable notice of the pendency
of the suit resulting in the judgment; and
2. Have a reasonable opportunity to protect
our interests in the suit.
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(PART C Cont'd)
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
A. If BI is sustained in an accident by you or any
family member:
Our maximum limit of liability for all
resulting damages, including, but not limited
to, all direct, derivative or consequential
damages arising out of BI sustained by any
one person in any such accident is the sum
of the limits of liability shown on the
Declarations for "each person" for UIM
Coverage;
2. Subject to the maximum limit for each
person described in A.I. above, our
maximum limit of liability for all damages
arising out of BI resulting from any one
accident is the sum of the limits of liability
shown on the Declarations for "each
accident" for UIM Coverage;
3 Subject to the maximum limits of liability
set forth in AA, and A.2, above:
a
b
The most we will pay for BI sustained
in such accident by a covered person
other than you or any family member
is that covered person's pro-rata
share of the "each person" or "each
accident" limit of liability shown on the
Declarations applicable to the vehicle
that covered person was occupying
at the time of the accident; and
You or any family member who
sustains BI in such accident will also be
entitled to a pro-rata share of the
'.each person" or "each accident" limit
described in paragraph 3.a. above.
A person's pro-rata share shall be the
proportion that that person's damages
bears to the total damages sustained by
all covered persons.
The maximum limit of liability is the most
we will pay regardless of the number of
1. Covered persons;
2. Claims made;
3. Vehicles or premiums shown on the
Declarations; or
4. Vehicles involved in the accident.
B. If BI is sustained by any covered person other
than you or any family member in an
accident in which neither you nor any family
member sustain BI the limit of liability shown
on the Declarations for "each person" for UIM
Coverage is our maximum limit of liability for
all resulting damages, including, but not limited
to, all direct, derivative or consequential
damages arising out of BI sustained by any one
person in any one accident. Subject to this limit
for "each person," the limit of liability shown
on the Declarations for "each accident" for UIM
Coverage is our maximum limit of liability for
all damages for BI resulting from any one
accident. This is the most we will pay
regardless of the number of:
1. Covered persons;
2. Claims made;
3. Vehicles or premiums shown on the
Declarations; or
4, Vehicles involved in the accident.
C. No covered person will be entitled to receive
duplicate payments for the same elements of
loss.
D. Any amount of damages paid or payable under
this UIM Coverage will be reduced by any
amount paid or payable for the same damages
under Part A - Liability Coverages.
E. Any amount of damages paid or payable under
this UIM Coverage will be reduced by any
amount paid or payable because of the BI
under any workers' compensation law or
similar disability benefits law.
F. A person who recovers damages under UM
Coverage cannot recover damages under UIM
Coverage for the same accident.
G. Damages for BI under UIM Coverage shall be
reduced by the greater of:
Any amounts paid or payable by or on
behalf of persons or organizations who
may be legally responsible; or
2. The liability limits of the owners and
operators of the underinsured motor
vehicles.
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(PART C Cont'd.)
EXCLUSIONS
OTHER INSURANCE
A. We do not provide UIM Coverage for BI A. If there is other applicable similar insurance for
sustained by any covered person if that UIM available under one or more policies or
person or the legal representative settles the provisions of coverage, the following priorities
BI claims without our consent. of recovery apply:
B. We do riot provide UIM Coverage for BI
sustained by any covered person while
occupying, or when struck by, any motor
vehicle owned by you or any family member
which is not insured for UIM Coverage under
this or any other auto liability policy. This
includes a trailer of any type used with that
vehicle.
First The UIM Coverage applicable to the
vehicle the covered person was
occupying at the time of the
accident.
Second The policy covering a motor vehicle
not involved in the accident with
respect to which the insured
person is a covered person.
C. We do not provide UIM Coverage for BI
sustained by any covered person:
1. While occupying your covered auto
when it is being used to carry persons for
a fee. This exclusion (C.1.) does not apply
to a share -the -expense car pool.
2. Using a vehicle without expressed or
implied permission.
3. While your covered auto is rented or
leased to others.
4. While occupying any vehicle when it is
being operated in, or in practice for, any
speed contest.
D. UIM Coverage shall not apply directly or
indirectly to the benefit of any insurer or
self-insurer under any workers' compensation
law or similar disability benefits law.
E. We do not provide UIM Coverage for punitive
or exemplary damages.
F. We do not provide UIM Coverage for
noneconomic loss sustained by a covered
person to whom the limited tort alternative
applies unless that person sustains a serious
injury.
This exclusion (F.) does not apply if that person
is injured while occupying a motor vehicle
insured under a commercial motor vehicle
insurance policy.
G. We do not provide UIM Coverage for PD
sustained by a covered person.
B. If two or more policies have equal priority, the
insurer against whom the claim is first made
shall process and pay the claim as if wholly
responsible for all insurers with equal priority.
The insurer is thereafter entitled to recover
contribution pro-rata from any other insurer
for the benefits paid and the costs of
processing the claim.
C. If we are the insurer against whom the claim is
first made, we will pay, subject to the limit of
liability shown on the Declarations for UIM
Coverage, after we and all other contributing
insurers agree.
1. Whether the covered person is legally
entitled to recover damages from the
owner or operator of an underinsured
motor vehicle; and
2. As to the amount of damages.
CONSENT TO SETTLE
1. If a covered person receives a written offer
from a tort-feasor's insurer, which in
combination with any other settlements arising
out of the same occurrence, would exhaust
that insurer's applicable BI limits, the covered
person shall submit written notice of the
proposed settlement to us. Such notice shall
include a copy of the written offer.
2. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this
written notice, we will give the covered
person:
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(PART C Cont'd.)
a. Written consent to accept the settlement
offer and the execution of release; or
b. Written refusal to consent to accept the
settlement offer.
3
4
5
If we refuse to give consent to accept the
settlement offer, we shall within thirty (30)
days pay the covered person the amount of
the settlement offer. We shall then be entitled
to the covered person's right of recovery to
the extent of such payment and any settlement
under UIM Coverage.
If we fail to pay the covered person the
amount of the written settlement offer within
thirty (30) days, we have no right to the
proceeds of any settlement or judgment for
any amount paid under UIM Coverage, and the
covered person may accept the written
settlement offer to the tort-feasor's insurer.
Payment of the settlement offer will be
separate from any amount the covered person
is entitled to recover under the provisions of
UIM Coverage.
ARBITRATION
A. If we and a covered person do not agree:
1. Whether that person is legally entitled to
recover damages from the owner or
operator of an underinsured motor
vehicle; or
2. The amount of damages that the covered
person is legally entitled to collect from
that owner;
either party may make a written demand for
arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted in
accordance with the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Uniform Arbitration Act of 1980,
and, for the purpose of determining the
standard of review, the Pennsylvania Uniform
Arbitration Act of 1927.
Each party will select an arbitrator. The two
arbitrators will select a third. If they cannot
agree within 30 days, either may request that
selection be made by a judge of a court having
jurisdiction. Each party will:
1. Pay the expenses it incurs, and
2. Bear the expenses of the third arbitrator
equally.
B. Unless both parties agree otherwise, arbitration
will take place in the county in which the
covered person lives. Local rules of law as to
procedure and evidence will apply,
PART D - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE
DEFINITIONS
A.
B.
Actual cash value means the amount that it
would cost, at the time of loss, to buy a
vehicle of the same make, model, body type,
model year, and equipment, with substantially
similar mileage and physical condition.
Collision means the impact with an object and
includes upset of a vehicle. Loss caused by
the following is covered under Comprehensive
Coverage and is not considered collision: fire;
missiles or falling objects; hail, water or flood;
malicious mischief or vandalism; theft or
larceny; riot or civil commotion; explosion or
earthquake; contact with bird or animal;
windstorm; or breakage of window glass. If
breakage of window glass is caused by a
collision you may elect to have it considered
a loss caused by collision.
C. Loss, as used in this Part means direct and
accidental damage to the operational safety,
function, or appearance of your covered
auto, including its equipment. Loss does not
include any diminution in value that remains
after the damaged or stolen property or parts
thereof have been repaired or replaced.
D. Nonowned vehicle means any private
passenger auto, trailer, pickup, van, or
miscellaneous vehicle not owned by, or
furnished or available for the regular use of,
you or any family member. This applies only
when such vehicle is in the custody of or being
operated by you or a family member. A
nonowned vehicle does not include a
temporary substitute vehicle or any of the
following vehicles used in any business or
occupation other than farming or ranching -
pickup, van or miscellaneous vehicle.
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E. Repair or replace means restoring the
damaged property or parts thereof to their
pre-accident operational safety, function, and
appearance. However, we may at our option
repair or replace with parts of like kind and
quality, including used or non-OEM parts
(non-OEM parts are those produced by
someone other than the original equipment
manufacturer). Repair or replace does not
require:
1. A return to the pre-accident market value
of the property or parts thereof; or
2. Restoration, alteration, or replacement of
undamaged property or parts thereof,
unless such is needed for the operational
safety of the vehicle.
F. Your covered auto, as used in this Part,
includes:
1. A nonowned vehicle. If there is a loss
to a nonowned vehicle, we will provide
the broadest coverage shown in the
Declarations.
2. Equipment and accessories of your
covered auto.
3. Any device or instrument for the
transmitting, recording, receiving or
reproduction of data, sound or pictures
that is operated by power from the
electrical system of your covered auto,
including:
a, Accessories or antennas: or
b. Tapes, wires, records, discs or other
media for use with any such device or
instrument;
In addition, we will pay up to $15 a day, to a
maximum of $450, for transportation expenses
incurred by you. This applies only in the event
of a total theft of your covered auto. We
will pay only transportation expenses incurred
during the period beginning 48 hours after the
theft and ending when your covered auto is
returned to use or, if not recovered or not
repairable, three days after we have made a
settlement offer.
If Increased Rental Reimbursement Coverage is
afforded, limits for transportation expenses
are increased up to $30 per day to a maximum
of $900.
B. Collision Coverage. We will pay for loss
caused by collision to your covered auto
minus any applicable deductible shown in the
Declarations.
C. Rental Reimbursement Coverage and Increased
Rental Reimbursement Coverage (for loss
other than total theft). We will reimburse you
for expenses you incur to rent a substitute
for your covered auto. These coverages
apply only if your covered auto is withdrawn
from use for more than 24 hours due to a
loss, other than a total theft, to that auto. Our
payment will be limited to that period of time
reasonably required to repair or replace your
covered auto. If we determine your covered
auto is not repairable, the rental period will
end three days after we have made a
settlement offer.
Under Rental Reimbursement Coverage, we will
pay up to $15 a day, to a maximum of $450.
Under Increased Rental Reimbursement
Coverage, we will pay up to $30 a day, to a
maximum of $900.
while in or upon your covered auto. D
INSURING AGREEMENT
A. Comprehensive Coverage (excluding collision).
We will pay for loss caused by other than
collision to your covered auto, minus any
applicable deductible shown in the Declarations.
The deductible will be waived for loss to glass
that can be repaired rather than replaced. In
cases where the repair proves unsuccessful
and the glass must be replaced, the full amount
of the deductible, if any, must be paid.
Towing and Labor Costs Coverage. We will pay
the reasonable costs you incur for one of the
following each time your covered auto is
disabled:
1. Mechanical labor up to one hour at the
place of breakdown.
2. Towing, to the nearest place where
necessary repairs can be made during
regular business hours, if the vehicle will
not run or is stranded on or immediately
next to a public road.
3. Delivery of gas, oil, a battery or a change
of tire. However, we do not pay for the
cost of these items.
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(PART D Cont'd)
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
A. For total losses, the limit of liability for
Comprehensive and Collision Coverages, is the
actual cash value of your covered auto.
B. For partial losses, the limit of liability for
Comprehensive and Collision Coverages is the
amount necessary to repair or replace the
damaged or stolen property or parts thereof
without deduction for depreciation.
PAYMENT OF LOSS
We may pay for loss in money, or repair or
replace the damaged or stolen property. We may,
at our expense, return any stolen property to you
or to the address shown in the Declarations. If we
return stolen property we will pay for any damage
resulting from the theft. We may keep all or part
of the damaged or stolen property and pay you an
agreed or appraised value for it. We cannot be
required to assume the ownership of damaged
property. We may settle a claim either with you or
with the owner of the property.
LOSS PAYABLE CLAUSE
Loss or damage under this policy will be paid, as
interest may appear, to the named insured and the
loss payee shown in the Declarations. This
insurance, with respect to the interest of the loss
payee, will not become invalid because of your
fraudulent acts or omissions unless the loss
results from your conversion, secretion, or
embezzlement of your covered auto. We may
cancel the policy as permitted by policy terms and
the cancellation will terminate this agreement as to
the loss payee's interest. We will give the same
advance notice of cancellation to the loss payee as
we give to the named insured shown in the
Declarations. When we pay the loss payee we will,
to the extent of payment, be subrogated to the
loss payee's rights of recovery.
WAIVER OF COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE
We will not apply the deductible to loss caused by
collision with another vehicle if all of these
conditions are met:
1. The loss to your covered auto is greater
than the deductible amount; and
2. The owner and driver of the other vehicle are
identified; and
3. The owner or driver of the other vehicle has a
liability policy covering the loss; and
4. The driver of your covered auto is not legally
responsible, in any way, for causing or
contributing to the loss.
EXCLUSIONS
We will not pay for:
1. Loss to your covered auto which occurs
while it is used to carry persons for a fee, This
does not apply to a share-the-expense car
pool.
2. Damage due and confined to wear and tear,
freezing, or road damage to tires. This does
not apply if the damage results from the total
theft of your covered auto. This exclusion
(2.) does not apply to Towing and Labor Costs
Coverage.
3. Damage due and confined to mechanical or
electrical breakdown or failure, including such
damage resulting from negligent servicing or
repair of your covered auto or its equipment.
We will pay for ensuing damage only to the
extent the damage occurs outside of the major
component (such as transmission/transaxle,
electrical system, engine including cooling and
lubrication thereof, air conditioning, computer,
suspension, braking, drive assembly, and
steering) in which the initial mechanical or
electrical breakdown or failure occurs.
This exclusion does not apply if the damage
results from the total theft of your covered
auto, and it does not apply to Towing and
Labor Costs Coverage.
4. Loss due to or as a consequence of war,
insurrection, revolution, nuclear reaction, or
radioactive contamination.
5. Loss to a camper body or trailer you own
which is not shown in the Declarations. This
does not apply to one you acquire during the
policy period and ask us to insure within 30
days after you becorne the owner.
6. Loss to any nonowned vehicle or temporary
substitute vehicle when used by any person
without a reasonable belief that that person is
entitled to do so.
7. Loss to equipment designed or used to evade
or avoid the enforcement of motor vehicle
laws.
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8. Loss to any nonowned vehicle arising out of
its use by you or a family member while
employed or otherwise engaged in auto
business operations.
9. Loss to your covered auto while it is rented
or leased to others.
10. Loss to any vehicle while being operated in, or
in practice for, any speed contest.
OTHER SOURCES OF RECOVERY
If other sources of recovery also cover the loss,
we will pay only our share of the loss. Our share
is the proportion that our limit of liability bears to
the total of all applicable limits. However, any
insurance we provide with respect to a
nonowned vehicle or temporary substitute
vehicle will be excess over any other collectible
source of recovery including, but not limited to:
11. Loss resulting from:
a. The acquisition of a stolen vehicle;
b. Any legal or governmental action to return
a vehicle to its legal owner; or
c. Any confiscation or seizure of a vehicle by
governmental authorities.
This exclusion does not apply to innocent
purchasers of stolen vehicles for value under
circumstances that would not cause a
reasonable person to be suspicious of the
sales transaction or the validity of the title.
12. Loss resulting from use in any illicit or
prohibited trade or transportation.
13. Any loss arising out of any act committed:
a. By or at the direction of you or any
family member; and
b. With the intent to cause a loss.
NO BENEFIT TO BAILEE
1 -his insurance shall not directly or indirectly
benefit any carrier or other bailee for hire,
1. Any coverage provided by the owner of the
nonowned vehicle or temporary substitute
vehicle.
2. Any other applicable physical damage insurance.
3. Any other source of recovery applicable to the
loss.
This provision does not apply to Towing and Labor
Costs Coverage.
APPRAISAL
If we and you do not agree on the amount of
loss, either may demand an appraisal. In this event,
each party will select a competent appraiser. The
two appraisers will select an umpire. The
appraisers will state separately the actual cash
value and the amount of loss. If they fail to
agree, they will submit their differences to the
umpire. A decision agreed to by any two will be
binding. Each party will pay its chosen appraiser
and share the expenses of the umpire equally.
Neither we nor you waive any of our rights under
this policy by agreeing to an appraisal.
PART E - GENERAL PROVISIONS
AIR BAG You agree to cooperate with us in determining
If an air bag in your covered auto deploys for if this information is correct and complete.
any reason, we will pay without deductible to You agree that if this information changes, or
replace it. is incorrect or incomplete, we may adjust
your premiums accordingly during the policy
BANKRUPTCY period.
Bankruptcy or insolvency of the covered person,
as defined in this policy, shall not relieve us of any
obligations under this policy.
CHANGES
A. The premium is based on information we have
received from you and other sources.
B. If, during the policy period, the risk exposure
changes for any of the following reasons, the
necessary premium adjustments will be made
effective the date of change in exposure. You
agree to give us notice of such exposure
changes as soon as is reasonably possible:
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(PART E Confd)
1. Change in location where any vehicle is
garaged.
2. Change, addition, or deletion relating to the
description, equipment, purchase date,
registration, cost, usage, miles driven
annually, or operators of any vehicle.
3. Replacement, deletion, or addition of any
vehicle. You must request coverage for a
newly acquired vehicle within 30 days from
the date the vehicle is acquired if you wish
to continue any coverage. See DEFINITIONS
- your covered auto.
4. Change, addition, or deletion relating to the
date of birth, marital status, or driving
record of any operator.
5. Addition or deletion of an operator.
6. Change, addition, or deletion of any
coverage or limits.
C. We will make any calculations or adjustments
of your premium using the applicable rules,
rates, and forms as of the effective date of
the change.
D. If we make a change which broadens coverage
under this edition of our policy without
additional premium charge, that change will
automatically apply to your insurance as of the
date we implement that change in your
location. This paragraph does not apply to
changes implemented with a revision that
includes both broadenings and restrictions in
coverage. Otherwise, this policy includes all of
the agreements between you and us. Its terms
may not be changed or waived except by
endorsement issued by us.
DUTIES AFTER AN ACCIDENT OR LOSS
A. We must be notified promptly of how, when,
and where an accident or loss happened.
Notice should also include the names and
addresses of any injured persons and of any
witnesses.
8. A person seeking any coverage must:
1. Cooperate with us in the investigation,
settlement, or defense of any claim or suit.
2. Promptly send us conies of any notices or
legal papers received in connection with a
suit, accident or loss.
3. Submit, as often as we reasonably require:
a. To physical exams by physicians we
select. We will pay for these exams.
b. To examination under oath. The
examination must be signed.
4. Authorize us to obtain medical reports and
other pertinent records.
5. Submit a proof of loss when required by
us.
6. Promptly notify the police if a hit-and-run
driver is involved.
C. A covered person seeking coverage under
Part C - UM and UIM must also:
1. Promptly send us copies of the legal
papers if a suit is brought.
2. Submit written notice to us of the
proposed settlement offered by a
tort-feasor's insurer.
D. A person seeking coverage under Part D -
Physical Damage Coverage must also:
1. Take reasonable steps after loss to protect
your covered auto and its equipment
from further loss. We will pay reasonable
expenses incurred to do this.
2. Promptly notify the police if your covered
auto is stolen.
3, Permit us to inspect and appraise the
damaged property before its repair or
disposal.
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST US
A. No legal action may be brought against us until
there has been full compliance with all the
terms of this policy. In addition, under Part A,
no legal action may be brought against us until
we agree in writing that the covered person,
as defined in Part A, has an obligation to pay,
or the amount of that obligation has been
finally determined byjudgment after trial.
5100PA(01) 7-00 Page 22 of 25
(PART E Cont'd.)
B No person or organization has any right under
this policy to bring us into any action to
determine the liability of a covered person, as
defined in this policy.
C.
MISREPRESENTATION
We do not provide coverage for any covered
person, as defined in this policy, who has
knowingly concealed or misrepresented any
material fact or circumstance relating to this
insurance:
1 At the time application was made; or
2 At any time during the policy period; or
3 In connection with the presentation or
settlement of a claim.
NON-DUPLICATION OF PAYMENT
When a claim, or part of a claim, is payable under
more than one provision of this policy, we will pay
the claim only once under this policy.
OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER PAYMENT
A. If we make a payment under this policy and
the person to or for whom payment was made
has a right to recover damages from another,
we will be subrogated to that right. That
person shall do whatever is necessary to
enable us to exercise our rights, and shall do
nothing after loss to prejudice them. However,
our rights in this paragraph do not apply to
payments under:
1. Part B - First Party Benefit;
2. Part B - Medical Payments Coverage;
3. Part B - Air Bag and Seat Belt Benefits;
4. Part C - Underinsured Motorists Coverage,
if we give consent to a settlement; or
5. Part D - Physical Damage Coverage,
against any person using your covered
auto with a reasonable belief that that
person is entitled to do so.
B. If we make a payment under this policy and
the person to or for whom payment was made
recovers damages from another, that person
shall hold in trust for us the proceeds of the
recovery and reimburse us to the extent of
our payment, minus a reasonable attorney's fee
and a proportionate share of costs. However,
our rights under this Paragraph B. do not apply
to payments under:
1. Part B - First Party Benefit; or
2. Part B - Medical Payments Coverage.
If the covered person, as defined in this
policy, recovers from the party at fault and
we share in the recovery, we will pay our
share of the legal expenses. Our share is that
percent of the legal expenses that the amount
we recover bears to the total recovery. This
does not apply to any amounts recovered or
recoverable by us from any other insurer
under any inter-insurer arbitration agreement.
D. If we make payment for a claim under Part A,
and the covered person, as defined in Part A:
1. Failed or refused to comply with the duties
specified in this provision; and
2. Prejudiced our defense of the liability
claim by such failure or refusal;
then, the covered person shall reimburse us
to the extent of our payment and cost of
defense.
OWNERSHIP
For purposes of this policy, a private passenger
type auto, pickup or van is deemec to be owned
by a person if leased under a written agreement to
that person for a continuous period of at least six
months.
POLICY PERIOD AND TERRITORY
A. This policy applies only to accidents and losses
which occur during the policy period as shown
in the Declarations and within the policy
territory. The policy territory is the United
States of America (USA), its territories and
possessions, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including
transportation of your covered auto between
any ports of these locations.
B. The policy territory also includes Mexico,
subject to the following conditions:
1. All coverages afforded by the, policy are
extended to include coverage during trips
into Mexico. This applies only to loss or
accident that occurs within 75 miles of the
USA border.
5100PA(01) 7-00 Page 23 Of 25
(PART E Cont'd.)
2. Any liability coverage afforded by the
policy is extended to include the remainder
of Mexico, but only if you have valid and
collectible liability coverages from a
licensed Mexican insurance company at the
time of loss. Also, for this Part to be
effective, the original liability suit for BI or
PD must be brought in the USA.
This coverage does not extend:
a. To any covered person, as defined in
this policy, who does not live in the
USA.
b. To any covered person, as defined in
this policy, occupying an auto which is
not principally garaged and used in the
USA.
c. To any auto which is not principally
garaged and used in the USA.
The words "state or province" as used in the g
Out of State Coverage provision in Part A of
the policy do not include a "state or province"
of Mexico.
Losses payable under Part D of the policy will
be paid in the USA. If the auto must be
repaired in Mexico, our limit of liability will be
determined at the nearest point in the USA
where repairs can be made.
Any insurance we provide will be excess over
any other similar valid and collectible insurance.
TERMINATION
A. Cancellation. This policy may be cancelled
during the policy period as follows:
1. The named insured may cancel this policy
at any time, but the effective date of
cancellation cannot be earlier than the date
of the request.
2. We may cancel by mailing a notice to the
named insured shown in the Declarations at
the address shown in this policy by giving:
a. At least fifteen days notice:
(1) If cancellation is for nonpayment of
premium; or
(2) If notice is mailed during the first
60 days this policy is in effect and
this is not a renewal policy; or
(3) If your driver's license has been
suspended or revoked after the
effective date if this policy has
been in effect less than one year;
or if the policy has been in effect
longer than one year, since the last
anniversary of the original effective
date.
b. At least 60 days notice if the policy
was obtained through material
misrepresentation.
Our right to cancel this policy is subject to the
limitations contained in the applicable
Pennsylvania Statutes.
Nonrenewal. If we decide not to renew this
policy, we will mail notice to the named
insured shown in the Declarations at the
address shown in this policy. Notice will be
mailed:
1. At least 15 days before the end of the
policy period:
a. For nonpayment of premium; or
b. If your driver's license has been
suspended or revoked after the
effective date if this policy has been in
effect less than one year; or if the
policy has been in effect longer than
one year, since the last anniversary of
the original effective date.
2. At least 60 days notice before the end of
the policy period in all other cases.
However, our right to nonrenew this policy is
subject to the limitations contained in the
applicable Pennsylvania Statutes.
5100PA(01) 7-00 Page 24 of 25
(PART E Cont'd.)
C. Automatic Termination. If we offer to renew
and you do not accept, this policy will
automatically terminate at the end of the
current policy period. Failure to pay the
required renewal premium when due will mean
that you have not accepted our offer.
TWO OR MORE AUTO POLICIES
If this policy and any other auto insurance policy
we issued to you apply to the same accident, the
maximum limit of our liability under all the policies
will not exceed the highest applicable limit of
liability under any one policy.
If you obtain other insurance on your
covered auto, any similar insurance provided
by this policy will terminate as to that auto on
the effective date of the other insurance. This
does not apply to liability coverage purchased
for travel in Mexico.
D. Other Termination Provisions.
1. Proof of mailing of any notice will be
sufficient proof of notice.
2. If this policy is cancelled, the named
insured shown in the Declarations may be
entitled to a premium refund. The premium
refund, if any, will be computed according
to our manuals. However, making or
offering to make the refund is not a
condition of cancellation.
3. The effective date of cancellation stated in
the notice shall become the end of the
policy period.
TRANSFER OF YOUR INTEREST IN THIS POLICY
Your rights and duties under this policy may not be
assigned without our written consent. However, if
a named insured shown in the Declarations dies,
we will provide coverage until the end of the
policy period for:
1. The surviving spouse if resident in the same
household at the time of death. Coverage
applies to the spouse as if a named insured
shown in the Declarations; and
2. The legal representative of the deceased
person as if a named insured shown in the
Declarations. This applies only with respect to
the representative's legal responsibility to
maintain or use your covered auto.
1. This provision does not apply to UM and UIM
Coverage.
2. No one will be entitled to receive duplicate
payments for the same elements of loss under
UM and UIM Coverage.
CONSTITUTIONALITY CLAUSE
The premium for, and the coverages of, this policy
have been established in reliance upon the
provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law. In the event a court,
from which there is no appeal, declares or enters
a judgment the effect of which is to render the
provisions of such statute invalid or unenforceable
in whole or in part, we will have the right to
recompute the premium payable for the policy and
void or amend the provisions of the policy, subject
to the approval of the Insurance Commissioner`
Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, used with permission.
Copyright, USAA, 1999. All rights reserved.
5100PA(01) 7-00 Page 25 of 25
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this ? day of 2011. I. Connie Fritz. a legal secretary
with the law firm of Thomas, Thomas &. Ha r, LLP, do hereby certify that I have. this day,
served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer of Defendant to Plaintiffs' Complaint
with New Matter upon the person and at the address below named by United States I" Class
Mail. postage prepaid. in Harrisburg, PA:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(Counsel,for Plaintiffs)
Connie Fritz
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this ' day of August, 2011, I, Connie Fritz, a legal secretary with the law firm of
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, do hereby certify that I have, this day, served a true and correct
copy of the foregoing Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings upon the person and at the address
below named by United States 1 st Class Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, PA:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
Connie Fritz
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Marc A. Moyer, Esquire 717-441-3960 - direct
Attorney I.D. No. 76434 mmoyer@tthlaw.com
Todd B. Narvol, Esquire 717-237-7133 - direct
Attorney I.D. No. 42136 tnarvol@tthlaw.com
305 N. Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Attorneys for Defendant
DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
NO.: 10-7914
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendant certifies that:
1. A Notice of Intent to Serve a Subpoena with a copy of the subpoena attached
thereto was mailed or delivered to each party on or about October 31, 2011, to serve a subpoena
upon Holy Spirit Hospital.
2. A true and correct file copy of the Notice of Intent, including a copy of the
proposed subpoena, is attached to this Certificate.
3. The twenty (20) day notice period has expired without any objection being raised.
4. The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena attached to the
Notice of Intent.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: November 21, 2011 BY: ?t ? wr
arc A. Moyer, Esqu' (I. . No. PA76434)
305 North Front Street, 6" Floor
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 441-3960
mmoyer@tthlaw.com
Counsel for Defendant
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Marc A. Moyer, Esquire 717-441-3960 - direct
Attorney I.D. No. 76434 mmoyer@tthlow.com
Todd B. Narvol, Esquire 717-237-7133 - direct
Attorney I.D. No. 42136 tnarvol@tthlow.com
305 N. Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Attorneys for Defendant
DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
Plaintiffs
V.
USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 10-7914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF INTENT 70 ISSUE "SUBPOENAS TO PRODUCE,D000MENTS
AND"THINGS 'FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Counsel for Plaintiffs
Defendant intends to serve a subpoena upon Holy Spirit Hospital.
You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve
upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is made, the subpoena will
be served.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFE ;LLP
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Date MARC A. MOYER, ES IR
DEBRA L. BARBER and
MICHAEL BARBER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
V.
NO.: 10-7914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Holy Spirit Hospital
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: any and all medical records regarding Debra Lynn Barber (DOB
3/12/69) including but not limited to: office notes doctor's
records/reports/correspondence/notes/memoranda, hospital records /reports, physical therapy
records /reports. radiological reports and films (i.e., x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc;),_prescriptions
telephone call messages, correspondence, psychological and/or psychiatric records
reports/correspondence/notes, etc. from 1/15/97 to the present.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
listed above. You have the right to seek in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or
producing the things sought. If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this
subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court
order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Marc A. Moyer, Esquire
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
HOME: (717) 441-3960
ATI'Y ID#: 76434
ATTY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served by
depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on the
<J day of 2011, on all counsel of record as follows:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 171 10
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
LL
Renee K. Coonradt, Paralegal for
Marc A. Moyer, Esquire
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, RENEE K. COONRADT, PARALEGAL of the law firm of THOMAS,
THOMAS, & HAFER, LLP do certify that I served the foregoing document on the following
person(s), by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania addressed as follows:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Counsel for Plaintiffs
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date:
RV\IQ
RENEE K. COONRADT, PARALEGAL