State Auto Mutual Insurance v. Dover Construction, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING STATE AUTO’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BENNETT, Chief Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION. 1024

A. Pertinent Factual Background 1024

B. Procedural Background. 1026

1026 II. DISCUSSION.

1026 A. Choice of Law.

1027 B. Applicable Standards .

1027 C. Parties’ Arguments.

1028 D. Legal Analgsis .

1028 1. An insurer’s dutg to defend, generally.

1028 2. Coverage for Eischeid’s claims.

1029 a. Potential liability based on Woods’s negligence

1031 b. Application of caselaw.

III. CONCLUSION. 1031

This matter comes before the court on the plaintiffs Motion for Summary…