United Fire & Casualty Co. v. Bruggeman

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

A landlord’s insurer brought a subro-gation action against negligent tenants who caused fire damages. The trial court determined the tenants were co-insureds under the policy and therefore not amenable to suit. We affirm.

FACTS

Respondents Jerry and Carla Bruggeman rented space from the Jedneak Brothers Properties in July 1990. There was no written lease or contract between the parties, and no independent arrangement for provision of insurance coverage was discussed. On August 6, 1990, a fire destroyed the property. The Jedneak Brothers were paid $81,-275 by their…