NGM Insurance v. Blakely Pumping, Inc.

NGM Insurance Company (“NGM”) appeals from a judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Young, J.) declaring that NGM is obligated to defend and indemnify Blakely Pumping, Inc. (“Blakely Pumping”), against liability arising out of an auto accident involving Brian Blakely (“Blakely”), an officer and employee of Blakely Pumping. Blakely Pumping had purchased an insurance policy and endorsement from NGM that covered liability arising out of the use of a “Hired Auto” or “Non-Owned Auto”—terms defined so as not to include an auto owned by an executive…