State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Grain Belt Breweries, Inc.

MacLaughlin, Justice.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company brought this action against Grain Belt Breweries, Inc., seeking reimbursement for funds it paid to its insured for bodily injury and property damage arising out of an accident in which the insured’s vehicle was struck by a stolen Grain Belt truck. The dis trict court granted Grain Belt judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and State Farm appeals. We reverse.

In this case a vehicle, which was left unattended, unlocked, and with its keys readily available, was stolen and driven negligently, resulting in injury to a third person.…