Casey v. Northwestern Security Insurance Company

Plaintiff brought this action against his liability insurance carrier for the attorney’s fee he incurred in defending himself against a personal injury claim.

Plaintiff was driving an automobile and he ran into one Shelton, allegedly causing injuries to Shelton. Because of this occurrence plaintiff was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. Plaintiff pleaded not guilty; however, he was found guilty. The defendant insurance company knew this. Thereafter, Shelton sued plaintiff for personal injuries inflicted by assault 'and battery. The defendant rejected the tender of the defense of…