Commonwealth Electric Co. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance

Plaintiff sought to recover from defendant the amount of its judgment against defendant’s insured, Otley, which included damages for the loss of use of a rented crane, legal fees incurred in defending an action by the owner of the crane and other expenses which it had incurred by reason of damage to the crane. Plaintiff had hired Otley to transport the crane. Otley had a motor cargo liability policy issued by defendant. While en route, the crane was damaged as a result of Otley’s negligence. Defendant paid the cost of repair but refused to pay Otley’s liability for plaintiffs continuing…