Linford v. State Farm Fire & Casualty

EISMANN, Justice.

This is an appeal from the grant of summary judgment against insureds who contended that the liability coverage provision in their homeowner’s policy required the insurer to defend a lawsuit brought by a contractor the insureds had hired to repair fire damage to their home and to remodel the home and that the insurer was required to indemnify against any recovery by the con tractor. We affirm the judgment of the district court and award attorney fees on appeal to the insurer.

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Factual Background.

On January 17, 2007, the home of Richard and Lindsey Linford was damaged by fire.…