Cauefield v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York

WEST, District Judge:

These cases, consolidated for trial, are before the Court on the motions of defendants, Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York and Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, to dismiss on the grounds of res judicata, judicial estoppel, and for lack of coverage under the policies of insurance issued by them to their respective assureds, Ernest Gremillion and Thomas Mobley. The motions pertaining to res judicata and judicial estoppel are based upon defendants’ contentions that this matter has been completely and thoroughly tried and adjudicated in the State Courts…