Schutt v. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies

In this declaratory judgment action, defendant Farmers Insurance Company of Washington (defendant) appeals the trial court’s ruling denying its motion for summary judgment and granting plaintiffs cross-motion for summary judgment. The trial court concluded that, under the terms of his automobile insurance policy issued by defendant, plaintiff was entitled to recover for the theft of his car. We affirm.

The facts are not in dispute. Plaintiff placed his car for sale on consignment with Lake Oswego Auto Sales, Inc., a car dealership. Subsequently, a prospective purchaser approached one of the…