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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Middlesex Mutual Assurance Co. v. Vaszil, 873 A.2d 1030 (2005)

Citation
Middlesex Mutual Assurance Co. v. Vaszil, 873 A.2d 1030 (2005)
Parent Document
Middlesex Mutual Assurance Co. v. Vaszil, 873 A.2d 1030 (2005)
Jurisdiction
Connecticut (state)
Effective Date
2005-06-07

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In its amended complaint, the plaintiff alleged the following relevant facts. The plaintiff issued an insurance policy for a multiunit apartment building owned by the landlord. The apartment building was destroyed by a fire that began in the bedroom of apartment unit 19-5 that was leased to Brian Vaszil and others. At the time, Brian Vaszil was a student at the University of Connecticut at Storrs and maintained a permanent residence with his parents elsewhere. The fire allegedly started as a result of his negligence when he lit a candle. As a result of his alleged negligence, the insured suffered property damage in excess of $250,000. The plaintiff has paid the loss pursuant to the terms of the policy. The landlord has subrogated and assigned all of its rights to the plaintiff.[2] The complaint also alleges that the provisions of the lease applicable to the tenants of unit 19-5 required the tenants to care for the unit and its appliances, and not destroy or damage the unit. The amended complaint does not allege that the lease contains an express or specific agreement regarding its right of subrogation.