Acceptance Insurance Co. v. United States Fire Insurance Co.

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

This case presents the question of whether a primary insurance carrier or an umbrella insurance carrier is liable for court costs and post-judgment interest which accrued on a judgment entered against a mutual insured. The district court determined that the primary insurance carrier was liable for both amounts. We agree and affirm.

I. Background facts and proceedings. Cherie Burkis sued Contemporary Industries Midwest, Inc. (Contemporary) for injuries she received in an accident with an intoxicated driver. Burkis alleged that Contemporary was liable to her, under…