Canal Insurance v. Brogan

Bowman, Judge.

In November 1990, James G. Brogan, an independent trucker, entered into a lease agreement with Tri-State Expedited Services, Inc. (“Tri-State”), a trucking company which engages independent contractors to provide trucking services for other companies. Under the agreement, Brogan promised to lease his truck to Tri-State, furnish transportation services to Tri-State using the truck, and indemnify Tri-State for liability for property damage and personal injury caused by Brogan. Tri-State was insured by St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company (“St. Paul”) under a policy providing…