City of Columbus v. Swanson

The issue presented in this case is whether an automobile liability insurance policy was effectively canceled as to the named insured for nonpayment of premium. The named insured received timely statutory notice, but others having an interest in the policy did not. We agree with the district court that the cancellation was effective.

BACKGROUND

Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Co. (Allied) issued personal automobile policy No. PPC 0009439209-0 to Gregory E. Swanson, age 19, for the policy period of October 30,1999, to May 1, 2000. The vehicle insured under the policy was a 1984 Mercury…