Jacob v. West Bend Mutual Insurance

This case brings us an appeal and two separate cross-appeals. The legal disputes result from the brick masonry work performed on a new home constructed for Leonard H. and Janet Jacob. Russo Builders was the general contractor, Michael Limbach Construction Company was the masonry subcontractor, and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company was Limbach's insurer.

On the appeal, West Bend argues that the trial court erred by ruling that West Bend breached its duty to defend Limbach Construction. We agree. We reverse this portion of the judgment and remand for the trial court to address West Bend's…