Maryland Casualty Co. v. Scharlack

McCORD, Circuit Judge.

On January 31, 1937, Maryland Casualty Company issued its “Owners’, Landlords’, and Tenants’ Public Liability Policy” covering an office building owned by L. J. Scharlack in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. While the policy of insurance was in force and effect, certain tenants on the second and third floors of the building were injured by carbon monoxide given off by charcoal burners which were being used to heat the offices. Suits for damages were filed against Scharlack by the injured tenants and he called upon Maryland Casualty Company to defend. The insurance…