Gilman v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.

OPINION

HARTEN, Judge.

Appellants Frank and Dawn Gilman (the Gilmans) challenge the trial court’s denial of their motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, claiming that the jury’s finding that Brian Larson did not intend to injure Frank Gilman when he tackled him entitles them to coverage under Larson’s homeowner’s insurance policy. Alternatively, the Gilmans argue that they are entitled to a new trial because the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the definition of “accident” and in framing special interrogatories. Respondent State Farm Fire & Casualty (State Farm) claims…