Legal Opinion
USF & G. v. German Auto, Inc.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided November 27, 1991No. 1901341PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The insurer appeals from a judgment awarding prejudgment interest on a business interruption loss. We reverse and remand.
On January 15, 1988, the business premises of German Auto, Inc., sustained damage by fire. At that time, German Auto had in force a policy with United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company ("USF G") providing indemnity for loss from fire, including losses based on business interruption. In February 1988, after an investigation of the loss, USF G paid German Auto $300,000 as an advance payment for the loss of the building and the contents. Thereafter, with the additional…
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