A Louisiana appeals court ruled that a named driver exclusion that was not dated and the insured's inability to recall if his son was a resident of the household when the endorsement was executed did not preclude summary judgment. The case is Fields v. American Central Ins. Co., No. 40, 738-CA, 2006 WL 544538 (La. App. Mar. 8, 2006).

 

William C. Lensing ran a red light and caused an accident with Dale Fields. Lensing was driving a vehicle owned by his father, William S. Lensing. Fields was insured by State Farm, and William S. was insured by American Central.

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