In the First District, First Division court on April 22, 2024, Chrysoula Dana (plaintiff-appellee) filed a lawsuit against Great Northern Insurance Company (defendant-appellant) for declaratory judgment and breach of contract. The case was presided over by Judge Eve M. Reilly under the court case ID No. 1-23-0224.
Chrysoula Dana claimed that her engagement ring's real diamond had been replaced with a synthetic one and sought coverage under an insurance policy issued by Great Northern. However, the company denied her claim citing the misappropriation exclusion clause in their policy. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Great Northern on counts II and V but also ruled that Dana was entitled to coverage as an "innocent insured," awarding her $176,356.68.
Dana is seeking judgment for the loss of her engagement ring diamond which she believes was replaced with a synthetic one by her husband, George Dana. The value of this diamond is estimated at $139,906.