Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Booker

OPINION

JOYCE HENS GREEN, District Judge.

In this action, plaintiff Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers) seeks to recover from defendants, a syndicate of insurance underwriters doing business in the Lloyd’s of London marketplace, an equitable share of the expenses it incurred in defending and settling claims brought against the law firm of Hogan & Hartson. This case was tried before the court over a two-day period in November, 1986. For the reasons set forth below, the court will enter judgment in favor of defendants.

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