Brosdahl v. Minnesota Mutual Fire & Casualty Co.

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

Appellant Clifford Brosdahl brought this declaratory judgment action against his underinsured motorist (UIM) carriers, respondents Minnesota Mutual Fire and Casualty Company (Minnesota Mutual) and American Family Mutual Insurance Company (American Family). Ruling that appellant must first seek relief against the tort-feasor, the trial court granted respondents’ motions for summary judgment and dismissed the action. This appeal was taken from the subsequently entered judgment.

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