Legal Opinion
Chandler v. AMERICAN FIRE AND CAS. CO.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided November 1, 2007No. 4-06-0994PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Knecht
American Fire and Casualty Company (American Fire) refused to defend Otis Doherty when Doherty was sued by Verna and James Chandler for injuries received in an automobile accident. Verna was driving the Chandlers’ car when it collided with the car driven by Doherty. Doherty had an automobile insurance policy with American Fire. A default judgment was entered against Doherty in excess of the policy limits on his insurance policy. The Chandlers then sued American Fire to collect the judgment. The Chandlers made a settlement demand to American Fire for policy limits plus interest, which was…
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