Illinois National Insurance v. Szczepkowicz

Plaintiff Illinois National Insurance Company (National) sought a judicial declaration determining the amount it was obligated to pay under a liability insurance policy for two lawsuits filed against its insureds. On cross-motions for summary judgment, the circuit court ruled against National. On appeal, National identifies as error the denial of its motion for summary judgment and the granting of defendants’ cross-motion for summary judgment. There is no dispute as to the facts.

The complaint for declaratory judgment arose out of collisions involving a tractor-trailer unit driven by Walter…