Banks v. Grant

OPINION

NORTON, Judge.

Appellants contend the trial court erred when it held that an offset against the verdict was not appropriate because American Family had a subrogation right against the Grants and their insurer under Minn.Stat. § 65B.64, subd. 2 (1994). We reverse and remand.

FACTS

This case arises out of a 1990 automobile accident. Appellant Damon Banks was a passenger in an automobile that was struck by an automobile driven by Prince Martin. The owner of the vehicle, appellant Russell Grant, had given appellant George Grant permission to use the vehicle; George Grant then allowed Prince…