Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance v. Warm Valley Kennels

RULING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

DORSEY, District Judge.

Defendant Warm Valley Kennels moves for summary judgment, pursuant to Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. For the reasons below, Defendant’s motion is granted.

I. BACKGROUND FACTS

Defendant Warm Valley Kennels (“WVK”) is a Connecticut partnership comprised of two general partners: Diane T. Wallwork and Madeline Shea. On October 18, 1996, a fire broke out in the structure occupied by WVK and subsequently spread to the adjacent home owned by Wallwork.

WVK’s business involved grooming and caring for pets. On the day of the…