Leppla v. American Family Insurance Group

MacLaughlin, Justice.

Plaintiff’s daughter, Barbara Leppla, died as a result of an accident while riding as a passenger in an automobile operated by defendant’s insured, David L. Roehler. In an action to recover damages for wrongful death, plaintiff obtained a $10,000 stipulated default judgment against Roehler. Plaintiff then brought suit against defendant, American Family Insurance Group, for the $10,000 judgment, plus punitive damages. Defendant denied liability, alleging that it did not insure the car involved in the accident and stating further that it did not receive any notice of the…