Nelson v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance

MARTIN, Chief Judge.

Plaintiffs, Donald and Dinah Nelson, brought this action against their homeowner’s insurance carrier, Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company (Hartford), alleging claims for breach of an insurance contract and a violation of the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices statute. Hartford answered, denying the allegations of the complaint, and moved to dismiss. The motion to dismiss was granted in part and denied in part. Hartford subsequently moved for summary judgment as to Hartford’s remaining claims.

Evidence before the trial court showed that plaintiffs purchased a new home in…