Transamerica Insurance Co. v. Signal Insurance Co.

Plaintiff, Transamerica Insurance Company, filed this declaratory judgment proceeding seeking a declaration of the rights and duties of the parties involved with an automobile liability policy issued by plaintiff and a similar policy issued by defendant, Signal Insurance Company.

The Signal policy was issued to Norman Watson, a resident of Seattle, Washington, and included coverage for Watson while operating a non-owned vehicle with the permission of the owner. The policy issued by plaintiff, Transamerica, insured Western Cartage, Inc., a Seattle trucking firm, and provided omnibus coverage…