Lee Builders, Inc. v. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Nuss, J.:

This case concerns a dispute over insurance coverage between a general contractor, Lee Builders, Inc., (Lee) and its insurance carrier, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (Farm Bureau). Lee alleged that Farm Bureau breached a duty under the commercial general liability insurance (CGL) policy to defend or indemnify against a property damage claim brought by a homeowner. The district court granted judgment to Lee but denied certain attorney fees.

The Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part, holding that the CGL policy provided…