Mistich v. Weeks
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
SAUNDERS, Judge.
| t This insurance coverage dispute arose from an accident wherein the driver of a car owned by his wife’s corporation died as a result of a collision. An ambiguity in a policy exclusion is at issue, and the trial court granted summary judgment denying coverage. The Plaintiffs/Appellants appeal this judgment. Since the ambiguity can be reasonably interpreted in favor of coverage, we reverse the decision of the trial court and remand for proceedings consistent herewith.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Elliot Mistich, Sr. and his wife, Judy, purchased a “Comprehensive Automobile…
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