Canal Indemnity Co. v. E.M.C. Motors, Inc.

Judge Harold R. Banke.

This appeal arose from a determination of insurance coverage relating to allegedly tortious conduct occurring during the repossession of a vehicle. Canal Indemnity Company (“Canal”) appeals the partial denial of its motion for summary judgment.

At issue is the scope of the Garage Keepers Liability Insurance policy between Canal and its insured, E.M.C. Motors, Inc. (“EMC Motors”). EMC Motors is primarily in the business of buying, selling, and financing used cars and is not in the repossession business. EMC Motors’ president Tyler T. Williams testified that his company…