Michigan Educational Employees Mutual Insurance v. Turow

O’Connell, RJ.

This declaratory judgment action stems from an underlying case involving an automobile accident. The parties do not dispute the essential facts in this case. On August 7, 1994, Meyer Segal rented a 1994 Chevrolet Astro van from Alamo Rent-A-Car, Inc. Segal listed Levy Van Leeuwen on the rental agreement as an authorized driver of the vehicle. Van Leeuwen was the brother of Meyer Segal’s wife, Sandra Segal, and was visiting the Segals from Israel. Meyer Segal permitted Van Leeuwen to take the van to Chicago to visit other relatives. On August 10, 1994, Van Leeuwen was driving the…