Indiana Insurance v. Hydra Corp.

Defendant, Hydra Corporation (Hydra), appeals from a judgment on the pleadings entered against it in favor of plaintiff, Indiana Insurance Company (Indiana). The trial court held that Hydra’s alleged breach of contract with a third party, B.K. Production Specialties (B.K.), did not constitute an “occurrence” under either of the insurance policies issued to Hydra by Indiana. Therefore, Indiana had no duty to defend or indemnify Hydra for property damage arising out of that alleged breach of contract.

Hydra contends on appeal that: (1) the facts and circumstances giving rise to the litigation…