Legal Opinion
International Paper Co. v. Continental Casualty Co.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided November 20, 1974PublishedCited by 253 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGabrielli, J.
Plaintiff seeks to recover from its insurer the legal fees and disbursements incurred in defending an action brought by an employee in which damages were sought for personal injuries sustained on January 28, 1966 by reason of plaintiff’s alleged negligence. Because of defendant’s disclaimer of liability and refusal to defend the negligence action, plaintiff was required to retain counsel to represent it in the litigation which resulted in a dismissal of the action since it was ultimately determined that the injuries arose out of the employment relationship.
In January, 1965, the defendant…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Goldberg v. Lumber Mutual Casualty InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1948
- Wagman v. American Fidelity & Casualty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1952
- Grand Union Co. v. General Accident, Fire & Life Assurance Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1938
- Grand Union Co. v. General Accident, Fire & Life Assurance Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1938
- Floralbell Amusement Corp. v. Standard Surety & Casualty Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1939
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3Cited by253 opinions
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- Servidone Construction Corp. v. Security InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1985
- Maury A. Ryan, D/B/A Ryan, Klimek, Ryan Partnership v. Royal Insurance Company of America, Etc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1990
- Brohawn v. Transamerica InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1975
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