Westfield Insurance Co. v. National Decorating Service, Inc.

WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge.

This is an insurance coverage dispute that resulted after a newly constructed multi-story condominium building suffered water damage. The water damage was allegedly caused by the failure' of the painting subcontractor, National Decorating Service, to apply an adequate coat of sealant to the exterior of the building.

In Illinois state court, the building’s condominium association filed suit against the general contractor, developer, and various subcontractors (collectively the “defendants”) to recover for the damages incurred. When the defendants tendered the defense to…