Northwest Alabama Gas District v. City of Guin

SHORES, Justice.

The City of Guin, Alabama, filed a declaratory judgment action against the Northwest Alabama Gas District. In the complaint, the City averred that the Dis*342trict was carrying more liability insurance coverage than necessary, thus incurring a greater premium than necessary, and was thereby reducing the proceeds received by the City. The City sought to determine whether the District constitutes a “governmental entity” under § 11-93-1, Ala.Code 1975, and is, therefore, subject to § 11-93-2, which limits tort claims and judgments against local governmental entities. We affirm the…