Donnelly Bros. Construction Co. v. State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Co.

OPINION

MINGE, Judge.

Appellant contractor initiated this declaratory judgment action against respondent, its insurer, to determine whether respondent had a duty to defend appellant for water-intrusion-damage claims arising out of stucco work in home construction. Appellant challenges summary judgment in favor of respondent, arguing that the district court: (1) erred in ruling that the record clearly established that the triggering event for the damage claims occurred prior to the policy period and that therefore respondent has no duty to defend; (2) improperly relied on the expert opinions…