Progressive American Insurance Co. v. Grossi
Progressive American Insurance Co. v. Grossi
Opinion of the Court
Progressive American Insurance Company (“Progressive”) appeals a final summary judgment in favor of John and Judy Grossi. The underlying dispute involves Progressive’s denial of the Grossis’ claim for uninsured/underinsured motorist
Essentially, this dispute centers on Judy Grossi’s authority to reject that coverage. Progressive argues that Judy Grossi acted as either her husband’s actual or apparent agent and, as an agent, had the authority to reject the U.M. coverage. In response, the Grossis argue, inter alia, that only John Grossi, as the named insured, could reject U.M. coverage and that Judy Grossi lacked actual or apparent authority to reject the coverage. We disagree that John Grossi could not reject U.M. coverage through an agent, specifically his wife. Ample evidence supports Progressive’s contention that Judy Grossi acted as her husband’s agent in modifying the coverage of the policy. At the very least, there are disputed issues of material fact.
REVERSED AND REMANDED.
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