Hoffman Construction Co. of Alaska v. Fred S. James & Co.

This case involves the extent of liability of an insurer under certain contractual limitations in an “umbrella” liability insurance policy, when one of the primary insurers becomes insolvent. Plaintiffs brought the action seeking a declaratory judgment that they are entitled to recover under an umbrella liability insurance policy issued by defendant Century Insurance Company. Both parties 2 moved for summary judgment; the circuit court granted defendant’s motion and denied plaintiffs’. 3 The Court of Appeals affirmed. Hoffman Construction Co. v. Fred S. James & Co., 106 Or App 329, 807 P2d…