Hannah v. Erie Insurance Exchange

CHRISTIE, Chief Justice:

Erie Insurance Exchange (Erie) initiated this litigation by seeking a declaratory judgment in Superior Court. Erie sought a ruling from the court that the watercraft liability portion of a homeowner’s insurance policy issued to George Hannah by Erie did not provide George Hannah with liability coverage for injuries suffered by the appellant, Joseph Hannah. Joseph Hannah’s injuries were sustained in an automobile accident while he was a passenger in a vehicle towing a trailer which carried a boat insured by Erie.

Each party filed a cross-motion for summary judgment. The…