Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund

This is a proceeding by plaintiff Fireman’s Fund Indemnity Company, a corporation, instituted under the doctrine of equitable subrogation, although defendant State Compensation Insurance Fund, a California state agency, assumes and argues that plaintiff is asking for contribution and that the rights and liabilities of the parties are governed by Civil Code, sections 1427 to 1432, defining and interpreting joint and several obligations. The court directed that judgment be entered in favor of plaintiff.

Prior to filing the amended complaint, the California Industrial Accident Commission, upon…