Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co. of America v. Rodriguez

Defendant insurance company seeks reversal of an adverse final summary judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff insured as to liability in this action to recover for the loss of a boat.

On November 5, 1975 Yasuda Fire and Marine Insurance Company of America issued an insurance policy to Rene Rodriguez covering his boat and trailer against loss due to theft. On December 19 plaintiff’s boat and trailer were stolen and he reported the theft to the local police and defendant insurance company. An adjuster for the defendant contacted plaintiff and subsequently alleged in his deposition that…