Teschendorf v. State Farm Ins. Cos.

¶ 17. 0dissenting). I respectfully dissent.

¶ 18. First, this action seeks to recover on an automobile policy issued to and paid for by Scott W Shira, the adult son of the plaintiffs, Bernard J. and Maria Shira. Scott Shira's parents are not insureds under his insurance policy. According to the Majority, their entitlement to the uninsured-motorist funds generated by the policy stems from their having "filed a wrongful death action under Wis. Stat. § 895.04." Majority, ¶ 2 (footnote omitted). I do not, however, understand how this can be because the accident happened in Minnesota and Wis. Stat.…