State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Caley

LAURA DENVIR STITH, Judge.

State Farm Fire & Casualty Company brought a declaratory judgment action to determine whether it is obligated to defend Moyne Thomas, its insured under a homeowner’s policy, in a suit brought by Jacqueline Caley. The trial court granted summary judgment to State Farm, finding that Mr. Thomas’ actions were excluded from coverage because of their “willful and malicious” nature. Ms. Caley contends that Mr. Thomas did not intend to harm her and, therefore, his actions do not come within the policy exclusions for bodily injury which is “expected or intended” by the…