Peevy v. Mutual Services Casualty Insurance Co.

PETERSON, Justice.

Appellant, Marian Peevy, brought this action seeking survivor’s economic loss benefits under a no-fault automobile insurance policy issued by respondent, Mutual Services Casualty Insurance Company, to her ex-husband, Paul E. Peevy. The trial judge granted summary judgment in favor of respondent, finding that Marian Peevy was “not a ‘surviving dependent’ entitled to survivor’s economic loss benefits pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 65B.44(6).” On the basis of the insurance policy language, we reverse.

The issue presented on appeal is whether appellant is entitled to survivor’s…