Legal Opinion
Martin v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided June 27, 1980No. 78-352PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHeffernan, J.
This action stems from the asserted refusal of the Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company to settle an insurance claim filed by Leeta Martin for damages allegedly caused to her barn by high winds on August 21, 1975. The policy in effect on the date the damage allegedly occurred contained an extended coverage endorsement for wind damage. The policy’s three-year renewal period was due to expire on October 17,1975.
Shortly after the damage allegedly occurred, Martin reported the loss to Bernard L. Keller, an agent and officer of Liberty Mutual. Keller inspected the barn on August 25, 1975 and…
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