Judge Finds Policy Void Due To Misrepresentation On Policy Application

Mealey's (April 14, 2016, 9:13 AM EDT) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge in the District of Columbia on April 13 awarded summary judgment to Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co., finding that a property owner’s misrepresentation that a business on the site was a delicatessen rather than an entertainment venue that served alcohol was material and warranted voiding the policy (Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Almco Ltd., et al., No. 13-1009, D. D.C.; 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 49358)....