Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Budget Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc.

OPINION

HOWELL, Justice.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company appeals from an adverse judgment rendered in an action filed by Budget Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc. The suit involved issues of automobile liability coverage and the duty to defend.

FACTS

The facts were largely undisputed and most of them were established by stipulation. Douglas H. Miller rented a car from Budget pursuant to a written rental agreement. While driving the rented car, Miller struck a pedestrian, Polly Pandres. Pan-dres sustained bodily injuries which ultimately resulted in her death. Pandres sued Miller and Budget, seeking…