Hawkeye-Security Insurance v. Vector Construction Co.

In this declaratory judgment action, which raises a question of first impression in Michigan, we are asked to set aside the trial court’s grant of summary disposition in favor of plaintiff, Hawkeye-Security Insurance Company, and to conclude that Hawkeye possesses a duty to defend or indemnify defendant, Vector Construction Company, under the terms of a contract of insurance entered into between the parties. We cannot do that which is asked of us.

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The material facts are not in dispute. BartonMalow Company, a general contractor in the construction field, entered into a subcontract with Vector,…