Royal Insurance Co. of America v. State

OPINION OF THE COURT

Gerard M. Weisberg, J.

Claimant, Royal Insurance Company of America (Royal), defended the City University of New York (CUNY) and the State of New York in an action in this court and, allegedly, paid a settlement on their behalf under a reservation of rights. It now moves for permission to file a late claim which seeks: (i) a declaration that Royal had no obligation to defend or indemnify the defendants; and (ii) restitution and damages in the sum of $85,000. Jurisdiction is vested in this court with respect to the matter pursuant to Court of Claims Act § 9 and Education Law…