John J. Kirlin, Inc. v. Transportation Insurance Company, Inc., Appellant, 954 F.2d 787 (D.C. Cir. 1992)

JUDGMENT

PER CURIAM

This cause came to be heard on the record on appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and was briefed and argued by counsel. While the issues presented occasion no need for an opinion, they have been accorded full consideration by the Court. See D.C. Cir. R. 14(c) (August 1, 1987). On consideration thereof, it is

ORDERED and ADJUDGED, by this Court, that the judgment of the District Court appealed from in this case is hereby affirmed substantially for the reasons given by the District Court in its memorandum opinion. See John J. Kirlin, Inc. v. Transportation Ins. Co., Civil Action No. 90-0002 (D.D.C. Apr. 10, 1991). As Judge Gesell explained, the meaning of the word "work" in the insurance exclusion clause at issue is ambiguous and can reasonably be interpreted to encompass the prefabricated insulated steam pipe that was supplied to Kirlin by its subcontractor and damaged as a result of Kirlin's negligence. Ambiguities in insurance contracts are construed against the insurer, who drafted the policy. See Continental Cas. Co. v. Beelar, 405 F.2d 377, 378 (D.C. Cir. 1968) (per curiam). It is

FURTHER ORDERED, by this Court, sua sponte, that the Clerk shall withhold issuance of the mandate herein until seven days after disposition of any timely petition for rehearing. See D.C. Cir. R. 15(b) (2) (August 1, 1987). This instruction to the Clerk is without prejudice to the right of any party at any time to move for expedited issuance of the mandate for good cause shown.