Interstate Fire & Casualty Co. v. Hartford Fire Insurance

OPINION

FEIKENS, Chief Judge.

This diversity case is before me on cross motions for summary judgment, both parties having submitted motions therefor, and there being no factual issues in dispute. The issue is whether plaintiff Interstate Fire and Casualty Company (“Interstate”) is entitled to contribution from defendant Hartford Fire Insurance Company (“Hartford”), and if so in what amount.

Both parties issued insurance policies to a medical services company, Mikamara Enterprises (“Mikamara”). Among other services, Mikamara arranges nursing care for invalids living at home. In 1977, Mikamara…