Trovillion v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Earns
This action for declaratory judgment was brought in the circuit court of Franklin County by plaintiffs-insured to determine the rights and duties of the parties under a policy of liability insurance issued by defendant. The trial court held that the defendant, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G), had no duty to defend plaintiffs or to indemnify them for loss because of a judgment entered against them in an action by a third party. Plaintiffs assert on appeal that the complaint filed against them was potentially within the coverage afforded under the policy issued by USF&G and…
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