Western World Ins. Co., Inc. v. Branch

Annabelle Clinton Imber, Justice.

The issue in this case is whether a sexual attack that occurred at East Arkansas Youth Services, Incorporated (“Youth Services”), is covered by an insurance policy issued by Western World Insurance Company (“Western World”). The trial court entered a declaratory judgment in favor of Youth Services, and Western World appeals. We reverse.

Youth Services is a temporary residential facility for nonviolent adolescents. Jacqueline Branch Daves was a resident of Youth Services at their facility in Crittenden County when she was allegedly raped by another resident. Ms.…