First National Insurance Co. of America v. Perala

First National Insurance Company of America and Safeco Insurance Company of America appeal from the court's granting summary judgment in favor of Paki Perala and his mother, JoAnn E. Perala (Beaulaurier) in a declaratory judgment action. The question presented is whether the companies are required to provide uninsured motorist coverage under their policies.

On April 22, 1978, Paki Perala was riding as a passenger in a 1968 Chevrolet Malibu owned by his mother and provided for his principal use. The driver was Michael R. Johnson, age 16, who was uninsured. A single vehicle acci dent occurred…