American States Insurance v. Aetna Life & Casualty Co.
Indiana Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the CourtStaton, J.
In a prior action, Cheryl Craft Lantz and American States Insurance Co. recovered a judgment against John and Everett Geerts and the Geerts Brothers Greenhouse & Floral Shop for injuries and damages resulting from a fire in Lantz’ home. The fire was caused by the ignition of a Christmas tree which had been flocked by Geerts. Geerts, Lantz, and American States instituted the present action to recover judgment amounts and defense costs from Aetna Life & Casualty Company, Geerts’ insurance carrier. The court found that the insurance policy afforded Geerts no coverage as a matter of law. The…
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