Herman v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America

Linda Herman appeals a superior court order granting her insurer, Safeco Insurance Company, summary judgment. Safeco made several requests of Herman to provide documentation in support of her fire and theft claims. Herman did not comply with the requests and Safeco denied her claims. The lower court found that Herman breached her duty to cooperate with Safeco in its investigation, prejudicing Safeco and thereby relieving Safeco of liability. We affirm.

*785FACTS

Herman had a renter’s insurance policy with Safeco. The claims section of the policy contained a standard cooperation clause that required…