McComb v. National Casualty Co.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

John F. Grady, United States District Judge

Before the court are the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment. For the reasons explained below, we grant defendant National Casualty Company’s (“NCC”) motion and deny plaintiff Michael McComb’s motion.

BACKGROUND

This is an insurance coverage dispute regarding NCC’s obligation to insure Jose Bugarin and Bugarin Trucking, Inc. (collectively “Bugarin” unless otherwise noted). In May 2010, J.L. Shandy Transportation, Inc. (“J.L. Shandy”) leased a tractor and trailer from Bugarin Trucking. (Joint Stip. Facts ¶4.) On December 28,…