Paluszek v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America

PRESIDING JUSTICE McNAMARA

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant Safeco Insurance Company appeals from an order granting summary judgment to plaintiff Mary Cox on the issue of coverage under the repair or replacement cost provision of her homeowner’s insurance policy. Defendant also appeals from the trial court’s finding of vexatious and unreasonable delay in payment of the claim, the penalty assessed therefore, and an award of attorney fees to plaintiff. Plaintiff has cross-appealed, urging that the amount of attorney fees awarded was inadequate.

Plaintiff Mary Paluszek, formerly Mary…