Continental Insurance v. State

OPINION

Patchett, J.

This is a consolidation of two claims arising out of the same set of facts, that being a collision between a tugboat and a drawbridge on the Illinois River. The first party/Claimant is Norman Brothers, Inc., owner and operator of a tugboat named M/V Marvin E. Norman. The second party/Claimant is Continental Insurance Co., which makes its claim as subrogated insurer to the first party. By stipulation of all parties, hearing in this case has been waived in lieu of briefs submitted by parties. All evidence offered is in the form of witness depositions and the parties’ exhibits.