In a compelling legal confrontation, an insurance company has taken legal action against an individual for a motor vehicle accident. The complaint was filed by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on February 17, 2025, naming Michael Delaney IV as the defendant.
The case revolves around a motor vehicle accident that occurred on March 7, 2023. According to the complaint, State Farm insured a vehicle owned by Nicquita Tippens-Buggs. The vehicle was involved in an accident at Chester Pike and Eddystone Avenue in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. The collision was allegedly caused by Michael Delaney IV's negligent and careless operation of his vehicle. State Farm claims that Delaney failed to maintain a proper lookout, yield the right of way, keep an assured clear distance, obey traffic rules, operate at a reasonable speed, apply brakes properly, and maintain control of his vehicle.
State Farm asserts that due to Delaney's negligence, their insured suffered significant property damage resulting in the total loss of the vehicle valued at $15,905.10. Additionally, rental expenses amounting to $896 were incurred during the period when the insured's vehicle was unavailable. As per their insurance contract obligations, State Farm compensated these costs and is now seeking subrogation against Delaney for reimbursement.
The plaintiff is demanding judgment against Michael Delaney IV for a total amount of $16,801.10 plus interest and costs. This figure represents both the property damage and rental expenses covered by State Farm under its policy with Nicquita Tippens-Buggs.
Representing State Farm is attorney Douglas G. Aaron from Aaron & Prince law firm based in Philadelphia. The case has been filed under docket number CV2025001399.