Legal Opinion
Pecker Iron Works of New York, Inc. v. Traveler's Insurance
New York Court of Appeals
Decided February 13, 2003PublishedCited by 65 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Rosenblatt, J.
This case involves the relative obligations of two liability insurance carriers covering the same risk. The outcome turns on whether the insurance policy in question extends primary or merely excess coverage to “additional insureds.” We conclude that the policy provides primary coverage, and therefore affirm the order of the Appellate Division.
At the time of the injury giving rise to the present dispute, Pecker Iron Works engaged Upfront Enterprises to provide labor, materials and equipment for a construction project under the supervision of a general…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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