National American Insurance v. Charlotte County

National American Insurance Company (National) petitions for writ of certiorari to review an order denying its motion to stay the state court action pending the disposition of the prior declaratory judgment action involving the same subject matter filed in federal court. We grant the petition.

National filed suit against Charlotte County in federal court seeking declaration of its rights and liabilities under its surety bond. National later amended its complaint to add a count for damages resulting from the County’s alleged breach of construction contract. ■ Approximately two months later, the…