Legal Opinion

Radke v. Fireman's Fund Insurance

Court of Appeals of Wisconsin

Decided February 4, 1998No. 97-0044PublishedCited by 36 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtAnderson, J.

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company appeals from a summary judgment directing it to indemnify its insured, Harvey Radke, for amounts Radke paid in the settlement of an underlying federal court action brought against Radke by Laura H. and for his attorney's fees. Fireman's Fund contests the trial court's finding that it had a duty to defend Radke in the federal action and that its failure to do so constituted a breach of its contract. We conclude that based on the allegations in the complaint, coverage under the policy is fairly debatable; therefore, Fireman's Fund had a duty to defend Radke in…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Smith v. Atlantic Mutual InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1990
  2. Newhouse Ex Rel. Skow v. Citizens Security Mutual InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1993
  3. M & I First National Bank v. Episcopal Homes Management, Inc.Court of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1995
  4. Grieb v. Citizens Casualty Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1967
  5. Grube v. DaunCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1992

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