Brugnoli v. United National Insurance

HOFFMAN, Judge:

Appellant contends that the lower court erred in holding it liable for appellee’s costs in settling a lawsuit against her. We agree and, accordingly, reverse the judgment of the lower court.

In April of 1969, appellee, Gloria Brugnoli, owned and operated Gloria’s Lounge, a restaurant and bar which was licensed to sell intoxicating beverages. At that time Gloria’s Lounge was insured by a policy issued by appellant, United National Insurance Company (United). The policy provided for indemnification for liability arising from the conduct of the business, with bodily injury limits…