Legal Case Summary

Mary Kwiatkowski v. Hartford Fire Insurance Compan


Date Argued: Fri Feb 18 2011
Case Number: 09-17664
Docket Number: 7846241
Judges:Campbell, O'scannlain, Trott
Duration: 33 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Mary Kwiatkowski v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company** **Docket Number:** 7846241 **Court:** [Specify court if known, e.g., Superior Court, District Court] **Date:** [Include date of the decision or filing] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Mary Kwiatkowski - **Defendant:** Hartford Fire Insurance Company **Background:** Mary Kwiatkowski initiated a lawsuit against Hartford Fire Insurance Company concerning a dispute related to an insurance policy. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant failed to uphold its obligations under the insurance contract, which resulted in financial losses for Kwiatkowski. **Key Facts:** - Kwiatkowski held an active insurance policy with Hartford Fire Insurance Company. - The claim arose following an incident that Kwiatkowski believed was covered under the terms of her insurance policy. - Kwiatkowski filed a claim for damages, which the defendant denied based on various grounds, including policy exclusions or lack of coverage. **Issues:** - Whether Hartford Fire Insurance Company breached its contract with Kwiatkowski by denying her claim. - The interpretation of specific policy provisions and their applicability to the circumstances surrounding the claim. - Determination of any damages owed to Kwiatkowski if the court found in her favor. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff’s Argument:** Kwiatkowski contended that the insurance company had a contractual duty to cover her claims and that the denial was unjustified under the terms of the policy. - **Defendant’s Argument:** Hartford Fire Insurance Company argued that the claim fell outside the coverage parameters set forth in the policy, asserting valid reasons for the denial. **Court’s Decision:** [Include a brief summary of the court’s ruling, findings, or any significant legal principles established by the case. If there was a trial, summarize the outcome; if it was settled or dismissed, note that as well.] **Conclusion:** The court ruled in favor of [indicate if it was in favor of the plaintiff or the defendant] and addressed key aspects of contract law pertaining to insurance coverage. The decision underscored the importance of clear policy language and the responsibilities of insurance companies to their policyholders. --- **Note:** This is a generic summary and does not include specific details such as exact dates, court rulings, or legal citations. For an authentic case summary, the actual court documents or legal analysis would be necessary to include these details accurately.

Mary Kwiatkowski v. Hartford Fire Insurance Compan


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