First Financial Insurance v. American Sandblasting Co.

POPE, Presiding Judge.

Defendant First Financial Insurance Company issued a general liability policy to plaintiff American Sandblasting Company. The policy provided coverage for the painting of structures three stories or less in height. Plaintiff was painting a bridge less than three stories tall when paint overspray damaged numerous vehicles on a car dealer’s lot. Within 30 days after plaintiff filed a claim, defendant denied coverage. Plaintiff requested reconsideration and notified defendant that it intended to seek bad faith damages if defendant continued to deny the claim. Defendant…