Legal Opinion
Mount Vernon Fire Insurance v. Creative Housing Ltd.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided June 11, 1996PublishedCited by 189 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Simons, J.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has certified this matter to us to settle important questions of law in this State respecting insurance coverage (see, 22 NYCRR 500.17). The questions arise from the following facts.
In April 1991, Lynette Hunter was criminally assaulted in an apartment building owned and managed by defendant Creative Housing Ltd. Hunter sued, the owner, alleging negligent supervision, management and control of the premises. Creative Housing sought a defense and indemnification from its insurer, plaintiff Mount Vernon Fire…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- U.S. Underwriters Insurance v. Val-Blue Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1995
- Lalomia v. Bankers & Shippers InsuranceAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1970
- New Hampshire Insurance v. Jefferson InsuranceAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
- Cone v. Nationwide Mutual Fire InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1989
- Ruggerio v. Aetna Life & Casualty Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1985
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