Legal Opinion

Wright v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided September 20, 2004No. 52434-8-IPublishedCited by 32 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

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Schindler, J.

— Arlene Wright appeals the trial court’s order dismissing her coverage claims against her insurer, Safeco Insurance Company of America (Safeco). Safeco provided coverage under Wright’s policy for losses caused by water overflowing from an interior fountain but denied coverage for water and mold damages to the fountain and laundry areas and exterior walls caused by construction defects. Wright contends Safeco incorrectly concluded that the policy exclusions for construction defects and mold prevent recovery for those losses. Wright also argues coverage is available for the…

2Cases cited28 opinions

  1. Hangman Ridge Training Stables, Inc. v. Safeco Title InsuranceWashington Supreme Court · 1986
  2. McDonald v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1992
  3. Smith v. Safeco Ins. Co.Washington Supreme Court · 2003
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  5. Mains Farm Homeowners Ass'n v. WorthingtonWashington Supreme Court · 1993

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