Rees v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

WILHOIT, Judge.

The only question raised on this appeal is whether the trial court erred in ruling that an “escape clause” in a garage policy issued by United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF & G) relieved it of coverage of an automobile involved in an accident in which a passenger was injured. The appellants contend that the “escape *905clause” violates public policy as expressed by KRS 304.39-010(1) which requires all owners, registrants, and operators of motor vehicles “to procure insurance covering basic reparation benefits and legal liability arising out of ownership, operation or…