Forsman v. Burgess

Rose Forsman and Anthony Burgess appeal from a summary judgment entered in favor of Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Company ("Empire"). They contend the circuit court erred in applying Kansas law to deny their claim under an automobile insurance policy. For reasons explained herein, we affirm.

STANDARD OF REVIEW

Appellate review of a summary judgment is essentially de novo.

*669ITT Commercial Fin. Corp. v. Mid-Am. Marine Supply Corp. , 854 S.W.2d 371, 376 (Mo.banc 1993). We review the record in the light most favorable to the party against whom the judgment was entered. Id. Summary judgment is…