American Shops, Inc. v. Reliance Insurance

Spisatcaian, J. C. C.

Defendant insurer contends that by virtue of the endorsement stamped on its policy of insurance it is not liable to the plaintiffs for the amount of damage to the engine in plaintiffs’ vessel resulting from an explosion or latent defect. Accordingly, by this motion defendant seeks the entry of summary judgment in its favor.

Idle policy provides, under Section “A,” Hull Insurance, as follows:

“Negligence and Latent Defect

This insurance also to cover, subject to the special terms of this policy, loss of and/or damage to hull or machinery through the negligence of master,…