Triple-X Chemical Laboratories v. Great American Insurance

Defendant, Great American Insurance Company, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County granting plaintiff, Triple-X Chemical Laboratories, summary judgment on the issue of liability. Since the parties have stipulated as to the correct amount of damages to be awarded if the order is affirmed, only the correctness of the grant of summary judgment is at issue.

Plaintiff brought this action against eight fire insurers, seeking the benefits provided under its eight fire insurance policies, each issued by different companies, covering the contents and improvements on its plant…