Farmers Insurance v. Prudential Property & Casualty Insurance

Parks, J.:

Plaintiffs, Farmers Insurance Company, Inc. (Farmers) and Shelter Insurance Companies (Shelter), filed this declaratory judgment action against defendant, Prudential Property and Casualty Insurance Company (Prudential), seeking contribution to an insurance settlement paid by plaintiffs. The district court granted summary judgment to plaintiffs and defendant appeals.

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