Derbyshire Baptist Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division DERBYSHIRE BAPTIST CHURCH, _ ) Plaintiff, Vv. Civil Action No. 3:19¢v73 1-HEH CHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION (Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment) On June 26, 2019, a large portion of the sanctuary ceiling of the Derbyshire Baptist Church collapsed, causing substantial damage. The Church (“Derbyshire Baptist” or “Plaintiff’) filed a timely claim with its insurance carrier, the Defendant Church Mutual Insurance Company (“Church Mutual” or “Defendant”). After reviewing the…