Supreme Court Clarifies “Substantial Nexus” Requirement to Trigger Automobile Insurance Coverage

On March 25, 2009, the Supreme Court of New Jersey decided the case of Penn National Ins. Co. v. Costa.  In this case, the plaintiff, Ernest Arians, was injured when he slipped and fell on ice in defendant Frank Costa’s driveway.  The defendant was the owner of a mechanic shop where he repaired large trucks.  … Continue reading Supreme Court Clarifies “Substantial Nexus” Requirement to Trigger Automobile Insurance Coverage