Butler v. Economy Fire & Casualty Co.

The action which is the subject of this appeal was filed in the circuit court of Kane County seeking a declaration of rights under an insurance policy issued by the defendant, Economy Fire and Casualty Company, to Rebecca L. Chambers, the original plaintiff in this action. The plaintiff also sought an award of attorney fees pursuant to section 155 of the Illinois Insurance Code (the Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 73, par. 767). The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, but it refused to award attorney fees. The defendant now appeals from the entry of summary…