Peabody v. American Family Mutual Insurance
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
1Opinion of the CourtCane, P.J.
American Family Mutual Insurance Company appeals an order denying its motion for summary judgment and granting summary judgment in favor of Angela Peabody. American Family contends that Peabody is excluded from coverage under the plain meaning of the unambiguous language of the policy, and that the policy exclusion is supported by case law and public policy considerations. We agree and therefore reverse.
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