Casper v. American Guarantee & Liability Insurance

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

Appellant is a brickwork contractor who, as a subcontractor, participated in certain remodeling of the ground floor and basement of a building in Philadelphia. The second floor of the building was occupied by a clothing merchant, Engel, Inc., which continued its operations during the remodeling. Engel brought suit in trespass against the prime contractor and the subcontractors involved in the remodeling, including appellant, alleging negligent damage to its premises and goods.

During the period when appellant was on the remodeling job, he was insured by appellee…