Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance

BURDICK, Justice.

This case arises from a declaratory action, between insurance companies, to determine whether a driver had permission to drive the owners’ vehicle at the time of an automotive collision. Appellant Oregon Mutual Insurance Company (Oregon Mutual) appeals from the district court’s decision, arguing that collateral estoppel precluded Respondents Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho (Farm Bureau), Western Community Insurance Company (Western Community), and Chris Kiser (Kiser) (collectively Respondents) from litigating the issue of permissive use. Alternatively, Oregon…