Fernandez v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance

974 A.2d 1031 (2009)

199 N.J. 591

Sebastian FERNANDEZ, Plaintiff-Appellant,

v.

NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant-Respondent, and

Proformance Insurance Company, Defendant.

A-54 September Term 2008.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued April 27, 2009.

Decided July 16, 2009.

Dennis J. Drasco, Roseland, argued the cause for appellant (Lum, Drasco & Positan, attorneys; Mr. Drasco and Kevin J. O'Connor, on the briefs).

Christine M. Mercado, argued the cause for respondent (Richard D. Millet & Associates, attorneys, Somerville).

Peggy Sheahan Knee, submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae…