Goodrich v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

This appeal concerns a dispute among insurers over coverage for an indemnity claim brought by Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. (VGS) against the plaintiff-insured, Ralph B. Goodrich, Inc. (Goodrich). Defendants United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G), Goodrich’s primary insurer, and Hickock and Boardman, Inc. (H&B), the issuing agent, appeal a superior court order declaring that USF&G and H&B are responsible for plaintiff’s contractual liability to VGS, and that defendant Aetna Casualty & Surety Company (Aetna), plaintiff’s excess insurer, is not liable for any portion of the damages and…