State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Nikitow

Opinion by

Judge RULAND.

Defendant, Dennis Nikitow, appeals from the summary judgment entered in favor of plaintiff, State Farm Fire & Casualty Company, determining that certain State Farm insurance policies provide no coverage for claims asserted against defendant. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand the case for further proceedings.

Defendant is a licensed chiropractor who formerly practiced with two associates. One of their patients was paralyzed when an undiagnosed spinal tumor ruptured during chiropractic treatment on October 30, 1989. Defendant promptly notified his malpractice…