Legal Opinion
Colleen Wood v. Allstate Insurance Company
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided April 7, 1994No. 93-1734PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CUDAHY, Circuit Judge.
An arsonist set fire to Colleen Wood’s house at Lake Station, Indiana on January 29, 1991. The house was destroyed in the fire. Allstate Insurance, Wood’s insurer, thinks there was at least some chance that Wood herself is the arsonist. They are therefore investigating her claim, and have refused to pay until their investigation is complete. Unsatisfied, Wood brought this action against Allstate demanding payment.
Wood’s homeowner’s insurance policy, purchased from Allstate, became effective August 17, 1990. The policy insured Wood’s house and property against “sudden and…
2Cases cited23 opinions
- Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, Administratrix of the Estate of CatrettSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
- United States v. LockeSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
- Claflin v. Commonwealth InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1884
- Tate v. Secura InsuranceIndiana Supreme Court · 1992
- Miller v. DiltsIndiana Supreme Court · 1984
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