Legal Opinion
Safeco Insurance Company of America v. Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided February 28, 1986No. 85-1936PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SENTELLE, District Judge:
Merrimack Mutual was the insurer of one David Weitz under a homeowner’s policy including personal liability coverage. Weitz was operating a motorboat belonging to Barry Goldberg. Goldberg was injured by the apparently negligent operation of the boat by Weitz. Safeco at the time was the insurer of Goldberg under a boat owner’s liability insurance policy. Merri mack defended Weitz against the claims of Goldberg and paid a settlement of $165,-000. At various stages of the GoldbergWeitz controversy, Merrimack demanded Safeco’s participation in defense and ultimately…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Bankers & Shippers Insurance Co. of New York v. WatsonSupreme Court of Virginia · 1976
- Southside Distributing Co. v. Travelers Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1972
- Jenkins v. MoranoDistrict Court, E.D. Virginia · 1947
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