Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Electronic Systems, Inc.

OMNIBUS ORDER

PAINE, District Judge.

Background

In early June 1986, Alamo Rent-a-Car (“Alamo”) rented a motor vehicle to Marvin Hill (“Hill”), an employee of Defendant ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. (“ESI”). On or about June 8, 1986, Hill, while negligently driving the rented vehicle in Indian River County, was involved in an accident with Byron Sickman (“Sickman”), who suffered personal injuries.' Sickman sued Alamo. Plaintiff, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (“LIBERTY MUTUAL”), Alamo’s insurer, ultimately settled Sickman’s claim for $85,000.00. Alamo then brought the instant action against ESI for…