Insurance Co. of North America v. Medical Protective Co.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

SAFFELS, District Judge.

This dispute between two insurance companies follows the successful prosecution of a medical malpractice action in 1975. Plaintiff seeks actual damages, interest and attorneys’ fees for defendant’s lack of good faith and negligence in failing to negotiate a settlement in the underlying malpractice action. This matter was tried to the court, and, after due consideration of the evidence and the briefs and arguments of counsel, the court finds for plaintiff. This memorandum and order shall constitute the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the…