Leverence v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty

Occupants of homes built by TriState Homes, Inc., appeal a summary judgment dismissing their claims for negligence and strict liability against Tri-State's insurers and an inspection service, Production Fabrication Service (PFS). The trial court held that the insurers were entitled to summary judgment because Tri-State had failed to provide timely notice of an occurrence as required by the policies. The trial court also ruled that the inspection agency had no duty to the occupants independent of its contractual obligations to Tri-State, and that the occupants failed to demonstrate any breach…