Progressive Northern Insurance v. Jacobson

¶ 1. The Estate of Shawn Loescher and the Estate of Michael Hiatt (collectively, the Estates) appeal a summary judgment in favor of Progressive Northern Insurance Company. The circuit court determined that the Progressive policy issued to Laura Link *536did not cover Link's statutory liability for the negligence of her son, whose driver's license Link sponsored. Specifically, the court concluded that Link's sponsorship did not constitute "use" of her son's vehicle. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2. The pertinent facts are undisputed. Loescher and Hiatt, both passengers in David Jacobson's vehicle, were…