Pine Island Farmers Coop v. Erstad & Riemer, P.A.

OPINION

PAGE, Justice.

This case presents issues concerning the tripartite relationship between a liability insurer, an insured, and defense counsel hired by the insurer to defend a claim against the insured. The insurer in this case, appellant Farmland Mutual Insurance Company (Farmland), brought a legal malpractice action against defense counsel, respondents Erstad & Riemer, P.A., and attorneys Lawrence J. Skoglund and John R. Thomas (collectively, Erstad & Riemer), arguing that Erstad & Riemer represented both the insured, appellant *446Pine Island Farmers Coop (Pine Island), and Farmland in an…