Muriel Schlott fell on steps constructed by defendant's insured, against whom plaintiffs took a default judgment. Unable to collect payment, they forwarded a copy of the judgment to defendant. Within two weeks, defendant rejected coverage on the ground of late notice, in a disclaimer letter sent to both the policyholder and plaintiffs' counsel. Plaintiffs then brought this action, demanding that the insurer satisfy the outstanding judgment against its insured.
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