Legal Opinion
American Building Supply Corp. v. Petrocelli Group, Inc.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided November 19, 2012PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
ClPARIGK, J.
In this appeal, we are asked to determine if an action for negligence and breach of contract lies against an insurance broker for failure to procure adequate insurance coverage where the insured received the policy without complaint. We hold, where issues of fact exist as to a request for specific coverage, that the insured can maintain such an action and defendant’s motion for summary judgment should be denied.
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Plaintiff American Building Supply Corp. (ABS) is a business which sells and furnishes building materials to general contractors. Plaintiff is located…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Rotanelli v. MaddenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
- Busker on the Roof Ltd. Partnership Co. v. WarringtonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
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