Scott v. Northwestern Agencies, Inc.

This is an action against an insurance agent for negligently failing to notify plaintiffs that insurance on a truck would not be renewed and for not procuring other insurance on expiration of plaintiffs’ policy. Defendant appeals a judgment on a jury verdict for plaintiffs, assigning as error the trial judge’s instruction to the jury regarding the appropriate measure of damages. Plaintiffs cross-appeal from the trial court’s refusal to award prejudgment interest. We affirm on the appeal and on the cross-appeal.

Plaintiffs operated a trucking concern based in Arizona. Their truck was insured…