Trammell v. Prairie States Insurance Co.

SABERS, Justice.

Insured appeals summary dismissal of claim against estate of insurance agent.

Facts

Kenneth and Peggy Trammell (Tram-mell) purchased a car insurance policy from Prairie States Insurance Company (insurer) on September 11, 1985. Under SDCL 58-23-7 and 58-23-8, a “named insured” must be offered a supplemental $10,000 accidental death policy at the time a car policy is purchased. * The Trammells, as “named insureds” on their policy with insurer, were covered under such a supplemental $10,000 accidental death policy. The Trammells’ teenage daughter Michelle was identified on the car…