RLI Insurance v. Highlands on Ponce, LLC

Barnes, Judge.

Highlands on Ponce, LLC (“Highlands”) sued its insurer RLI Insurance Company because the insurer would only pay a portion of its claim following a fire. The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. The trial court granted Highlands’ motion for partial summary judgment on the issue of additional coverage, and denied RLI’s corresponding motion seeking a declaratory judgment on the issue of the additional coverage. RLI appeals. Upon our review, we reverse.

Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a…