00-2190 Jonas Builders Inc. v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, Milwaukee County, Miller, J., Dykman, J.

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United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company appeals from a judgment of $996,417 plus prejudgment interest and double costs in favor of its insured, Jonas Builders, Inc., and from an order denying its postverdict motions. USF&G challenges the jury’s findings that Jonas Builders’ claim involved one “occurrence” within the meaning of the insurance policy, that Jonas Builders did not fail to give timely notice to USF&G, that Jonas Builders took reasonable steps to protect the covered property, and that the actual cash value of the property was $750,000. USF&G also challenges the circuit court’s decision to enter judgment based on the replacement cost (rather than actual cash value) of the property, its refusal to apply the policy’s coinsurance provision, and its award of statutory interest and double costs under Wis. Stat. § 807.01 (1999-2000).

We affirm on all issues.

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Attorneys:

For Appellant: Douglas J. Carroll, Milwaukee

For Respondent: Seymour Pikofsky, Milwaukee; Douglas Dehler, Milwaukee; Amy V. Kossoris, Milwaukee