Legal Opinion
Steele v. Statesman Insurance
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided May 21, 1992No. 34 W.D. Appeal Docket 1991PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
LARSEN, Justice.
The issue presented in this appeal is whether the earth movement exclusion in an “all-risk” homeowner’s insurance policy bars coverage for damage (loss) due to natural events only, or natural and man-made events.
Appellants, Charles A. Steele and Patricia M. Steele, own a home located in Scott Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Appellants purchased an “all-risk” homeowner’s insurance policy from Appellee, Statesman Insurance Company (Statesman) which was in effect at the time of the loss described hereinafter.
On March 13, 1988, the Steeles sustained…
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