El Dorado Refining Co. v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

*199The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hoch, J.:

In this action' an employer sought reimbursement from an insurance company for expenses incurred in defending- a suit for damages arising out of the death of one of its 'employees. The trial court sustained a demurrer to plaintiff's evidence and entered judgment for defendant. 'Plaintiff appeals. The principal question is whether actions for damages such as the one involved are covered by the policy.

Plaintiff, The El Dorado Refining Company, operated a gas and oil refinery at El Dorado, Kan. On October 16,1933, the defendant, The United States…