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The appellate court reversed the district court's summary judgment for the insurer and remanded the case, holding that the insurance policy provided coverage for the contractor's remedial work costs because the material supplier qualified as a subcontractor under the policy's exception to the business-risk exclusion.
What Happened
This case involved a dispute between Wanzek Construction and their insurance company, Employers Insurance of Wausau. When Wanzek Construction had to pay for expensive repair work on a project, they filed an insurance claim to cover these costs. However, their insurance company denied the claim, arguing that their policy didn't cover this type of business expense. The insurance company said the repairs fell under a "business-risk exclusion" - meaning it was a normal business cost that shouldn't be covered by insurance.
What the Court Decided
The appeals court sided with Wanzek Construction and overturned a lower court's decision favoring the insurance company. The court ruled that the insurance policy should cover the repair costs because the material supplier involved in the problem qualified as a "subcontractor" under the policy's terms. This meant an exception to the exclusion applied, requiring the insurance company to provide coverage.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling helps protect workers by ensuring construction companies have proper insurance coverage for project problems. When contractors can get insurance payouts for costly repairs, they're more likely to stay financially stable and continue paying their employees' wages and benefits.
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Appellant challenges the district court's grant of a harassment restraining order (HRO), arguing that his conduct was not objectively unreasonable and did not have a substantial adverse effect on respondent that was objectively reasonable. We affirm.
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