Judwin Properties, Inc. v. Griggs & Harrison

OPINION

HUTSON-DUNN, Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment granted in favor of appellee, Griggs & Harrison (Griggs). We affirm the judgment for the breach of contract, breach of implied warranty, and breach of fiduciary claims, and reverse the judgment for the negligence and gross negligence claims.

Summary of Facts

Tenants of the Edgebrook Apartments complained to the owner, Judwin Properties, Inc. (Judwin), appellant, of exposure to a termiticide known as chlordane. When litigation ensued, Judwin had a general liability policy with Reliance Insurance Company. Judwin demanded a…