Celina Mutual Insurance v. Citizens Insurance

Defendant, Citizens Insurance Company appeals as of right from an order of summary judgment granting declaratory relief to plaintiff Celina Mutual Insurance Company. Celina insured New Hudson Corporation under a general premises liability policy and a special multi-peril policy while Citizens insured New Hudson under a commercial vehicle policy. The instant indemnity action arose out of a damage judgment for Hobert Stephens against New Hudson. The circuit court ruled that Citizens was primarily liable to New Hudson under the automobile policy.

The facts are undisputed. Stephens was the owner…