Associated Physicians Insurance v. Obasi

This appeal arises from a declaratory judgment action brought by plaintiff Associated Physicians Insurance Company against defendant Michelle R. Patterson and codefendants Dr. Obasi and Hedd Surgi-Center, Inc. in order to determine its insurance obligations to Dr. Obasi with respect to a claim asserted by defendant. The circuit court granted summary judgment in favor of plaintiff and against defendant and codefendants. Defendant now appeals. We reverse and remand the cause.

Plaintiff initially issued a claims-made medical malpractice insurance policy to Dr. Obasi retroactive to January 1,…