State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. v. Northbrook Ins.

The plaintiff-appellee, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, is the automobile insurance carrier for Patricia Richey.

Ms. Richey's automobile was damaged in an accident in October 1984. While her vehicle was being repaired she rented a vehicle from Adjusters Auto Rental. Adjusters' insurance carrier is the defendant-appellant, Northbrook Insurance Company.

On November 9, 1984, Ms. Richey, while operating her Adjusters rental vehicle, was involved in an accident with Vanessa Orr. Ms. Orr's damage claim against Richey was defended by State Farm. Ultimately State Farm settled the claim…