Continental Casualty Co. v. Kemper Insurance

The interpretation of an exclusion in a business automobile liability policy forms the basis of this appeal and the underlying litigation. Appellee, Kemper Insurance Company, sought a declaration, in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, of its rights, vis-a-vis appellant, Continental Casualty Company.

Following a bench trial, the circuit court entered a declaratory judgment in favor of Kemper, ruling that Continental wrongfully denied coverage under the policy in question, and awarded damages to Kemper, plus attorney’s fees.

Disenchanted with that result, Continental has noted this…