Amerisure Companies v. Statesman Insurance

This cause came on to be heard upon the appeal, the transcript of the docket, journal entries and original papers from the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, and the briefs and arguments of counsel.

Plaintiff-appellant, Amerisure Companies (“Amerisure”), filed a complaint for contribution against defendants-appellees, Safeco Insurance Company (“Safeco”), Statesman Insurance Company and State Automobile Insurance Company (jointly “Statesman”), for costs incurred in settling two cases filed against an insured. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Safeco and Statesman.

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