The North River Insurance Company v. Joseph Henry Davis

In this diversity action, The North River Insurance Company (“North River”) successfully obtained judgment against Davis for contribution of one-half of the aggregate amounts it paid in settlement of wrongful death and personal injury claims arising out of a multi-car accident in which Davis and North River’s insured, Glenn E. Schwartz, were involved. Va.Code § 8-627. North River is a New York corporation. The defendants originally named were citizens of Virginia and Georgia, respectively; but prior to submission of the case to the jury, the action was discontinued against the Virginia…