Great Divide Insurance Co. v. Carpenter Ex Rel. Reed

OPINION

A jury awarded compensatory damages of $1,540,000 and punitive damages of $2,600,000 against Great Divide Insurance Company on claims that it had breached its duties to its insured, Gowdy & Son, while defending a claim brought by Raymond Car*602penter. The five main issues presented in the appeal are:

1. Did the policy issued by Great Divide to Gowdy & Son cover the accident that resulted in injury to Carpenter?

2. Was the jury determination that Great Divide did not fulfill its legal obligations to Gowdy & Son in accord with the law?

3. Was the jury determination that Great Divide did not…