Hoeft v. United States Fire Insurance

Hubert J. Hoeft appeals from a grant of summary judgment to United States Fire Insurance Company (U.S. Fire). Hoeft mainly alleges that a factual dispute exists as to whether the policy issued by U.S. Fire was improperly nonrenewed under sec. 631.36(4), Stats. (1983-84), 1 and therefore as to whether his injury was covered under that policy. Hoeft also contends that U.S. Fire is estopped from denying coverage. Because we reverse based on his first claim, we need not discuss the estoppel issue.

Hoeft was injured on December 3,1984, while using a sling and hook mechanism manufactured by United…