Red Giant Oil Co. v. Lawlor

LAVORATO, Justice.

Red Giant Oil Company appeals from a summary judgment ruling against it in its action against William Lawlor and LeMars Mutual Insurance Company. The action against Lawlor is based on Lawlor’s alleged failure to procure coverage for Alfred Coyle, d/b/a Aleo. The action against LeMars is based on its alleged bad faith in denying coverage and representation to Coyle.

Previous to this action Red Giant had sued Coyle for alleged negligent work on its premises. Ultimately, Red Giant and Coyle settled. As part of the settlement, Coyle confessed judgment for the full amount of Red…