Domas v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York
Appellate Court of Illinois
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Burke
This was an action for indemnification for expenses incurred by plaintiff Roman Domas (hereinafter referred to as “Domas”) in the defense of a personal injury action after defendant Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York (hereinafter referred to as “Fidelity”) withdrew from and refused to defend the action as it was allegedly required to do pursuant to the terms of a policy of insurance issued by it to Domas. The trial court entered judgment for Domas in the amount of $4,024.10, representing $3,524.10 expended by Domas in the defense of the personal injury action ($2,000 judgment, $1,500…
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- Sims Ex Rel. Ruark v. Illinois National Casualty Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1963
- McFadyen v. North River InsuranceAppellate Court of Illinois · 1965
- Stock v. Reliance InsuranceAppellate Court of Illinois · 1968
- Maryland Casualty Co. v. ZancaNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1962
- Ostrowski v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1955
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