Misrepresentation and Policy Voidance

 

The insureds, whose garage was destroyed by fire, filed an action against the insurer for breach of contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The insurer claimed misrepresentations in filing the insurance application allowed coverage to be voided. This case is Dodd v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, 956 N.E.2d 769 (Ct. App. Ind. ).