Bonner v. Watkins

By Judge T. J. Markow

The parties appeared for trial on the Complainant Bernard Bonner’s Motion for Declaratory Judgment and memoranda were received and argument was heard.

In the underlying action, Complainant alleges that Defendant Patricia Watkins is liable for injuries sustained in a car accident on February 20,1999, where Defendant was driving a rented vehicle. The court must decide which insurance company is primarily liable for the claim against Defendant Watkins, Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Companies, who insured the rental car, or GEICO General Insurance Company, who insured…