Ex Parte Progressive Cas. Ins. Co.

533 So.2d 230 (1988)

Ex parte PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY.

(In re: William Frederick CRAWFORD and Helen Crawford v. TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY, LTD., et al.)

87-441.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

September 23, 1988.

Tony S. Hebson and Paul A. Miller, Birmingham, for petitioner.

M. Clay Alspaugh and James R. Pratt III, of Hogan, Smith, Alspaugh, Samples & Pratt, Birmingham, for respondent.

ALMON, Justice.

This petition for writ of mandamus takes issue with the trial court's denial of petitioner's motion for change of venue. Petitioner, Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, was added on October 7,…