Rossman v. State Farm Insurance Companies

On August 25, 1988, following a bench trial, the circuit court entered judgment in favor of plaintiff, Frank Rossman, on his declaratory judgment action against defendant, State Farm Insurance Companies, in the amount of $100,000, plus interest, costs and attorney fees. The judgment amount of $100,000 represents the limit of personal injury liability coverage under defendant’s motor vehicle policy with its insured, Bryce Cotanche. Defendant appeals as of right, claiming that the trial court erred in its determination that coverage was not excluded under the "other business or occupation”…