Nationwide Insurance v. Reynolds

SOLOMON, J.,

This matter is before the court on the motions for summary judgment filed by the plaintiff, Nationwide Insurance Company, and one of the defendants, Aetna Insurance Company. The plaintiff filed this declaratory judgment action seeking determination of its liability to defend its insured, Richard Reynolds, in an underlying tort claim. The plaintiff also named Aetna Insurance Company as a party defendant. Both Nationwide and Aetna have moved for summary judgment. The motions having been consolidated, oral argument was held and briefs of the parties were submitted and considered.

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