Gore Design Completions, Ltd. v. Hartford Fire Ins.

HAYNES, Circuit Judge:

Once again, we are faced with the seemingly simple task of applying the Texas “eight corners” rule to determine whether an insurance company owes a duty to defend an underlying liability lawsuit. Because we conclude that the statement of claim in the liability case asserted a claim that could fall within the coverage of the Hartford policy and is not clearly excluded by it, we reverse the summary judgment and remand to the district court.

I. Factual Background

Hartford issued a commercial general liability policy to BaySys Technologies (the “Policy”) containing the…