Mazon v. Camden Fire Ins. Ass'n

WORKMAN, Justice:

Camden Fire Insurance Association (Camden) appeals from an order of the Circuit Court of Lincoln County which granted summary judgment to Darlene Ma-zon in connection with petitioner’s payment of insurance policy proceeds for a fire loss. Camden contends that W.Va.Code § 33-17-12 (1988) discharges it from any claims under the policy based upon its payment of the insurance proceeds to the only designated insured on the policy — respondent’s ex-husband, Elbert Watts. We agree with the petitioner and reverse the order of the circuit court.

The facts of this case are not in…