Anderson v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company

Sognier, Judge.

United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G) filed a declaratory judgment action seeking to be discharged from its duty to defend its insured, Robert Anderson. The trial court determined that the language of the insurance policy discharged USF&G from its duty to defend Anderson. Anderson appeals.

Several suits were filed against appellant by parties allegedly injured in a multiple-vehicle collision in which appellant was involved. Three claims were settled by appellee; three other claims were filed in courts below and are still pending. Appellee paid the balance of…