Worcester Mutual Insurance v. Marnell

Worcester Mutual Insurance Company (Worcester Mutual) appeals from a judgment in the Superior Court declaring that it has a duty to defend and indemnify Richard and Ellen Mamell, named insureds in a homeowners’ insurance policy issued by the company, in a pending wrongful death action. 2 We granted the application of the defendant William J. Alioto, administrator of the estate of Robert J. Alioto, for direct appellate review. We affirm that portion of the judgment declaring that Worcester Mutual has a duty to defend the Marnells in the underlying action.

The defendant Alioto is the plaintiff…