William v. Ass'n Insurance

On cross-motions for summary judgment, Association Insurance Company (AIC) appeals the grant of partial summary judgment, costs, and attorney’s fees to William and Mary Frances Walde, as assignees of Johnson Construction Company of Aiken, Inc. (Johnson). AIC argues the trial court erred in finding AIC had a duty to defend Johnson against the Waldes’ arbitration claims. AIC further maintains the trial court erred in holding AIC was liable for costs and attorney’s fees due to a breach of that duty because the court failed to find that AIC’s refusal to defend was without reasonable cause.…