Matter Allstate Insurance Company v. Eric Killakey

[78 N.Y.2d 325 Page 326] Opinion OF THE COURT Respondent Eric Killakey has demanded arbitration of a claim against petitioner Allstate Insurance Company on behalf of his deceased wife. She was killed while riding in an automobile, owned by her and driven by respondent, when it was involved in an accident with a hit-and-run vehicle. Prior [78 N.Y.2d 325 Page 327]