American Fidelity Co. v. North British & Mercantile Insurance

The accident happened during a five-block trip for ice cream for two six-year old girls. Their play diverted the attention of the driver, one Blanchard, and he struck a parked car in which *272some people were sitting. As a consequence, the insurance carrier for Blanchard became liable to pay a $6,000.00 judgment in favor of the injured. The car Blanchard was driving belonged to one Fredette, a car dealer doing business as Fredette Motors. Blanchard’s insurer, the plaintiff here, brought this action to obtain contribution from Fredette’s insurer, in proportion to the coverage available to…