Horton v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company

Birdsong, Judge.

Summary judgment was granted to United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company (USF&G) on its third-party claim against the general contractor of a building project for indemnification, pursuant to their Master Agreement, on an amount paid to a supplier by USF&G under its surety bond.

On appeal, appellant James A. Horton d/b/a J & J Construction Company contends genuine issues of fact remain as to whether USF&G had paid the claim in good faith after proper investigation, and whether the supplier had complied with the notice requirements of the bond. Further, J & J contends the trial…