MERKHOFER v. SAFECO INS. CO.

87-0540C; CA A47194

769 P.2d 232 (1989)

95 Or.App. 340

Ronnie L. MERKHOFER, Appellant, v. SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, a Washington Corporation; First National Insurance Company of America, a Washington Corporation; Lynn Eves; and Lynn Eves Insurance, an Oregon Corporation, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided February 22, 1989.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephen Simms, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was Brandt & Associates, Portland.

Carrell F. Bradley, Hillsboro, argued the cause for respondents Safeco Ins. Co. of America and First Nat. Ins. Co. of America. With him on the briefs was Schwenn, Bradley, Batchelor, Brisbee & Stockton, Hillsboro.

James M. Callahan, Portland, argued the cause for respondents Lynn Eves and Lynn Eves Ins. With him on the briefs was Bittner & Barker, P.C., Portland.

Before WARDEN, P.J. Pro Tem., and GRABER and RIGGS, JJ.


RIGGS, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals from summary judgments in favor of defendants Safeco Insurance Company (Safeco), First National Insurance Company of America (First National),1 and Lynn Eves and Lynn Eves Insurance Company (Eves). We affirm.

In 1984, plaintiff and her husband obtained automobile liability coverage with Safeco through Eves, acting as agent for Safeco. The policy provided $300,000 combined single liability limits...

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