Zewdie v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am.

JOE HEATON, CHIEF U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE

Plaintiff Wudeneh Zewdie sued his insurer, Safeco Insurance Company of America ("Safeco), in state court seeking to recover benefits under the provisions of a homeowners' insurance policy. He asserted breach of contract and bad faith claims. Safeco removed the action on the basis of diversity jurisdiction and moved for summary judgment, contending both claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.1

Summary judgment is appropriate only "if the movant shows that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to…