SCHLOTT v. TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.


41 A.D.3d 339 (2007)

838 N.Y.S.2d 559

MURIEL SCHLOTT et al., Appellants, v. TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., Respondent.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

Decided June 28, 2007.


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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