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This case concerns an appeal stemming from a premises liability action. Union Realty Company, owner of a shopping center, was sued following the death of an employee, Jo A. Parker, at a Family Dollar store. Union Realty then sued Family Dollar Stores (FDS) and its insurer, Travelers, alleging breach of a lease agreement requiring FDS to name Union Realty as an additional insured. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's denial of FDS's motion to dismiss for mootness, citing Travelers' reservation of rights during settlement of the underlying Parker lawsuit. However, the court reversed the summary judgment in favor of Union Realty, finding the lease did not obligate FDS to provide insurance coverage for Union Realty's sole negligence in common areas. Additionally, the court vacated the trial court's determination that FDS breached the lease due to a $250,000 deductible in the insurance policy.
Union Realty Company v. Family Dollar Stores of Tennessee, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Tennessee.
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This case concerns an appeal stemming from a premises liability action. Union Realty Company, owner of a shopping center, was sued following the death of an employee, Jo A. Parker, at a Family Dollar store. Union Realty then sued Family Dollar Stores (FDS) and its insurer, Travelers, alleging breach of a lease agreement requiring FDS to name Union Realty as an additional insured. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's denial of FDS's motion to dismiss for mootness, citing Travelers' reservation of rights during settlement of the underlying Parker lawsuit. However, the court reversed the summary judgment in favor of Union Realty, finding the lease did not obligate FDS to provide insurance coverage for Union Realty's sole negligence in common areas. Additionally, the court vacated the trial court's determination that FDS breached the lease due to a $250,000 deductible in the insurance policy.
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