Williams v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.

Charles Williams appeals from a summary judgment dismissing his action against his liability insurer, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company. He sued State Farm- after the company declined to defend him in a lawsuit arising out of his ownership interest in a Texas apartment complex and he was forced to finance the defense on his own. He sought recovery of those expenses.

State Farm moved for summary judgment dismissing the action, arguing that Williams's involvement in the apartment venture was a "business pursuit" which, under the two policies State Farm had sold him, is specifically excluded…