Fruit & Vegetable Supreme, Inc. v. Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance

OPINION OF THE COURT

Herbert Kramer, J.

Has the defendant insurer satisfied its burden of proof that a policy exception applied to the damages sustained by plaintiff due to a blackout? This court holds that the defendant has met its burden of proof as to the damages sustained after the inception of the blackout, however as to any damages sustained prior to the blackout, summary judgment is denied.

Defendant The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co. moves for summary judgment. This action arises out of an “equipment breakdown” insurance policy issued by Hartford to plaintiff. On August…