Co-Operative Insurance Companies v. Woodward

¶ 1. James Bennett, the father of Brooke Bennett and the administrator of her estate, appeals the trial court’s declaration of no coverage for the claims made in the lawsuit filed against homeowner Denise Woodward for negligent supervision and damages arising out of the abduction, assault, and death of his daughter, Brooke. Homeowner was formerly married to Brooke’s uncle, Michael Jacques, who is alleged to have kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and murdered Brooke. Homeowner’s insurer brought a declaratory judgment action asking the trial court to hold that its policy does not cover these…