Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Turner

This appeal arises from the grant of summary judgment in favor of plaintiff-appellee.

Appellant Charlotte Turner is the named insured in a homeowner’s policy with appellee Nationwide. At issue is the scope of coverage provided under the policy.

Appellant Charlotte Turner brought an action against the estate of her deceased son-in-law, Carol Higgins, for wrongfully causing the death of her husband, Roland Turner. Appellee Nationwide sought a declaratory judgment that it was not obligated to defend Carol Higgins’ estate because he was not an “insured” under the terms of the policy with Charlotte…