United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Copper
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
1.) Judgment unanimously modified in accordance with the memorandum herein, and, as modified, affirmed, without costs. Memorandum: In a negligence action against Thomas Copfer, his parents’ insurance carrier, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. (USF &G) disclaimed liability and refused to defend. The Copiers retained private counsel who at all times informed USF&G of the progress of the litigation and repeatedly requested it to defend the action. Judgment in that action was entered against the defendant, Thomas Copfer, in the amount of $78,862.60, which was $53,862.20 over the limits of the…
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