Attorneys obtained summary judgment on behalf of an insurance company in a coverage action involving issues relating to permissive use of an automobile

Attorneys obtained summary judgment on behalf of an insurance company in a coverage action involving issues relating to permissive use of an automobile. The son of the vehicle owner had been in the back seat at the time of the accident, but claimed he had not given his friend permission to drive the vehicle. The group in the car had been visiting Philadelphia from New Jersey to watch illegal drag races. During this time various occupants consumed a number of controlled substances. The trial court found as a matter of law that the vehicle operator did not have permission to operate the vehicle, and granted summary judgment to the defendant insurance company.