New Hampshire Insurance v. Ridout Roofing Co.

Opinion

HAERLE, J.

I. Introduction

This is an appeal from a summary judgment granted in favor of the plaintiff and respondent (insurer) and against the defendant and appellant (insured). Both parties brought motions for summary judgment; the trial court granted the insurer’s and denied the insured’s. The case principally poses the issue of the insurer’s right to settle multiple claims brought against the insured when that settlement substantially impacts the insured’s $5,000 “per occurrence” deductibles. We affirm.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

The appellant, the insured, is a San Lorenzo…