Jupiter Aluminum Corporation, an Illinois Corporation v. Home Insurance Company and Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company

RIPPLE, Circuit Judge.

Jupiter Aluminum Corp. (“Jupiter”) operates an aluminum mill in Hammond, Indiana. In March 1993, the drive motor for a reducing stand at the aluminum mill failed, and the motor was not returned to service until two months later. At the time of the accident, Jupiter held an insurance policy, issued by Home Insurance Co. (“Home”), and reinsured by Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. (“HSB”) (collectively, “the insurance companies”), that covered the property damage and business interruption loss resulting from the drive motor’s failure.

Although Jupiter and…