OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. v. Hollopeter

A liability policy issued by the plaintiff insurance company lists the defendant Theodore W. Hollopeter as a named insured. On February 10, 1967, Theodore permitted his son, defendant Teddy Hollopeter, to drive Theodore’s Oldsmobile. Contrary to his father’s instructions, Teddy permitted a friend, defendant Cheryle Claybaugh, to drive the Oldsmobile, with Teddy as a passenger. While driving, Cheryle collided with another vehicle, inflicting injuries upon the occupants of the other vehicle. The injured persons made claims against the Hollopeters and they called upon the plaintiff to protect…