Giacomelli v. Scottsdale Insurance

¶1 Plaintiffs Tim Giacomelli and Don Hamilton (collectively, “Jockeys”) appeal the order of the District Court for the Thirteenth Judicial District, Yellowstone County, granting summary judgment in favor of Scottsdale Insurance Company (Scottsdale). We affirm.

¶2 We consider the following issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Whether the District Court erroneously interpreted the term “exhibitors” from § 23-4-205, MCA, to exclude jockeys;

¶4 2. Whether the District Court erred in holding that the Jockeys were not entitled to recovery from Scottsdale, but stated that the Jockeys had a claim against the Montana…