Jefferson Insurance Co. of New York v. Cassella

MEMORANDUM & ORDER

HURLEY, District Judge.

In a declaratory judgment action involving a marine insurance contract, the Parties have filed cross-motions for summary judgment. For the reasons discussed infra, the Court grants the Defendants’ motion and denies the Plaintiffs motion.

I. BACKGROUND.

On or about March 30, 2000, Plaintiff issued a marine insurance policy (“Policy”) to Defendant Michael Cassella. The Policy was issued via two different insurance brokers, to cover Michael Cassella’s new “Donzi 38 ZX boat” (“Boat”). The Policy signed by Michael Cassella is comprised of four “Parts.” Part 1…