Herpel v. Farmers Ins. Co., Inc.

CARL R. GAERTNER, Judge.

Appellant Norma E. Herpel appeals the trial court’s dismissal of her amended petition for vexatious refusal to pay an insurance claim. We affirm.

Gerald R. Herpel, appellant’s twenty-five year old grandson, bought a 1986 Mitsubishi Starion on August 18, 1986. Respondent issued an automobile insurance policy, effective on the same day, and listed as the named insured Joan Herpel, Gerald’s mother and appellant’s daughter-in-law. The policy also listed Mitsubishi Acceptance Corporation as the sole lienholder. Gerald titled the car in his name alone, and indicated…