Batteast v. Argonaut Insurance Co.

The plaintiff, Marcus Batteast, filed a declaratory judgment action to determine the maximum amount of coverage available under an insurance policy issued to St. Bernard’s Hospital by Argonaut Insurance Company (Argonaut) covering the period December 31, 1975, to December 31, 1976. The defendants moved to dismiss the complaint, alleging, inter alia, that no actual controversy existed and that the plaintiff did not have standing to bring the action. The trial court granted the motion. The plaintiff appeals. The issues presented for review are: (1) whether the extent of coverage under a…