Kenison v. Wellington Insurance

Wellington Insurance Company appeals a nonfinal order denying its motion for summary judgment. Wellington contends it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law because Jerald and Darlene Kenison cannot maintain a direct action against it under Wisconsin statutes because Wellington did not deliver or issue for delivery a policy of insurance in this state. We agree and therefore reverse the trial court's denial of Wellington's motion for summary judgment.

The facts of the case are not disputed. Jerald Kenison sustained injuries in an automobile accident that occurred in Superior, Wisconsin, in…