New York Court of Appeals

Lionel Freedman, Inc. v. Glens Falls Insurance Company

January 7, 197127 N.Y.2d 364

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the insurer was not obligated to defend the plaintiff because the alleged negligence involved the elevator, which was excluded from the policy coverage the plaintiff had not purchased. Accordingly, summary judgment dismissing the complaint was granted and the Appellate Division's order was reversed and the case remitted for further proceedings.