California Casualty Indemnity Exchange v. Frerichs

Opinion

BLEASE, J.

This is an appeal from a judgment in an action for declaratory relief brought by plaintiff California Casualty Indemnity Exchange (California Casualty) concerning the interpretation of a policy of homeowners insurance.

The defendant was injured by Paul Hudson (Hudson), the adult son of the homeowners, the named insureds on a policy issued by California Casualty. At issue is whether Hudson is also an insured for purpose of the coverage clause of the policy. The judgment declares that Hudson, who was house-sitting during his parents’ vacation, is a “resident[] of [their]…