Northwestern Pacific Indemnity Co. v. Canutt

This is a declaratory judgment proceeding. ORS chapter 28. The proceeding arises out of a "third-party” action by an injured workman pursuant to ORS 656.154 and 656.576 et seq. Defendant Steven L. Canutt 2 while in the course and scope of his employment on October 29,1973, sustained injury to his knee when his automobile was struck by an automobile operated by one Hammond. Hammond’s liability insurance carrier was defendant Cavalier Insurance Company. Canutt’s own liability insurance carrier was the plaintiff herein, and as such plaintiff afforded to Canutt the insurance coverage required by…