Sherwood Real Estate & Investment Co. v. Old Colony Insurance Co.

LANDRY, Judge.

Plaintiff (Sherwood) appeals the judgment of the trial court rejecting its claim for the cost of repair to the roof of plaintiff’s building, pursuant to a policy issued by defendant (Old Colony) insuring the structure against damage by windstorm. Plaintiff also prayed for penalties and attorney’s fees predicated upon defendant’s alleged arbitrary refusal to timely pay the damages sustained. The trial court rejected plaintiff’s demands upon finding the loss was occasioned by the weight of water collected upon the roof of the building, a risk not covered within the policy…