Viking Insurance v. Petersen

This case presents two issues: (1) whether a motor vehicle liability insurance policy with an endorsement excluding drivers under the age of 25 is valid under the Financial Responsibility Law, ORS chapter 806; and (2) whether a motor vehicle liability insurance policy must provide coverage to an insured owner for a claim of negligent entrustment of the insured vehicle. The circuit court concluded that the underage-25 endorsement was valid and that Viking Insurance Company’s policy provided no coverage for Randle, the car owner. The Court of Appeals affirmed in part, holding that it was…