Burgett, Inc. v. American Zurich Insurance

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

MORRISON C. ENGLAND, JR., District Judge.

This matter arises out of Plaintiff, Burgett Inc.’s (“Plaintiff” or “Burgett”) motion for partial summary judgment regarding Defendant’s alleged duty to defend the underlying action filed against Plaintiff by Persis International Inc.1 and Edward F. Richards (collectively, “Persis”).

Defendant, American Zurich Insurance, Inc. (“Defendant”), Plaintiffs general liability insurance carrier opposes the motion. For the reasons set forth below, Plaintiffs motion is GRANTED.2

BACKGROUND3

Plaintiff is a corporation organized under the laws of…