U.S. Fire Insurance Co. v. Coleman

SIMON, Presiding Judge.

This appeal arises out of a declaratory judgment proceeding initiated by respondent, U.S. Fire Insurance Company, seeking a declaration of rights and obligations under its excess liability insurance policy issued to appellants, Billy and Dorothy Coleman, where appellants’ primary insurer, North-West Insurance Company, became insolvent and was unable to indemnify and defend appellants in a personal injury action. The trial court, making findings of fact and conclusions of law, entered a judgment in favor of respondent declaring that respondent has no obligation to pay…