Legal Opinion
Matchniff v. Great Northwest Insurance Co.
District Court, D. Oregon
Decided December 20, 2016No. Case No. 6:15-cv-00193-AAPublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
Ann Aiken, United States District Judge
Plaintiffs Kenneth and Sarah Matchniff filed suit against Great Northwest Insurance Company alleging breach of an insurance policy after they submitted claims for loss arising from water damage to their home. The parties dispute whether they have complied with the terms of the policy and now file cross motions for partial summary judgment.
I. BACKGROUND
On or about December 11, 2013, while plaintiffs were away on vacation, a water pipe in their home froze, cracked, and thawed, causing substantial damage. Plaintiffs filed a claim for…
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