DeVore v. American Family Mutual Insurance

After a bench trial, plaintiffs, Karl and Diana DeVore, appeal from the trial court’s judgment in favor of defendant, American Family Mutual Insurance Company, in this case involving alleged coverage for mold remediation of the DeVores’ home. On appeal, the DeVores contend that the trial court erred by: (1) determining that loss caused by mold was excepted from coverage under American Family’s policy; and (2) determining that American Family’s refusal to pay for the mold remediation was not vexatious and unreasonable under section 155 of the Illinois Insurance Code (215 ILCS 5/155 (West…