Neese parents seek ruling
This week,
The insurers of auto and homeowner policies for
The companies argue that the vehicles covered by their policies were not used in the killing and their policies do not cover deliberate acts of murder.
In
According to the initial lawsuit, the two killers maliciously and deliberately murdered Neese. As a result, the family suffered mental anguish, the loss of expected income and other damages. The suit also alleges the two mothers were negligent and provided the weapons and opportunity to harm Skylar.
Eddy pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison, though she will be parole eligible after 15 years. Shoaf pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison, though she will be eligible for parole after 10 years. Both girls are housed in the
Both insurance companies have asked for summary judgment in the federal suit. Summary judgment can be issued when facts are no longer in dispute.
According to the latest filing, the Neeses admit that the murder did not arise of use or ownership of the vehicles and are not pursing coverage under the auto policies. However, they believe that coverage should be provided under the homeowner insurance policies. The policies provide coverage for bodily injury or property damage, according to the Neeses.
They asked the judge for a ruling that would declare that Shoaf and Clendenen are covered under the homeowner insurance policies.
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