Newhouse v. Citizens Security Mutual Insurance

Citizens Security Mutual Insurance Company appeals a summary judgment holding that it breached its duty to defend its insured, Floyd Omann. The judgment awards Floyd's assignee, Robert Newhouse, over $724,000, the amount of the judgment against Floyd in an underlying personal injury action. The judgment also awards costs and fees for frivolous claims Citizens filed seeking contribution against Floyd and his attorney. In a previous appeal arising out of the personal injury action, this court held that Floyd had coverage under Citizens' $50,000 homeowner's liability policy. Newhouse v. Laidig,…