Legal Opinion
U.S. Underwriters Insurance v. TNP Trucking Inc.
District Court, E.D. New York
Decided April 14, 1999No. Civ.A. CV-97-4097(DGT)PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
TRAGER, District Judge.
U.S. Underwriters Insurance Company (“U.S.Underwriters”) commenced a declaratory judgment action against TNP Trucking, Inc. (“TNP”), seeking a declaration that it has no obligation to defend or indemnify TNP in connection with a personal injury action pending in New York State Supreme Court. The state action charges TNP with negligence. While disclaiming any obligation to defend or indemnify TNP, U.S. Underwriters provided a defense for TNP under a reservation of rights and hired defense counsel on TNP’s behalf to defend the underlying action.
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2Cases cited15 opinions
- Prashker v. United States Guarantee Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1956
- Public Service Mutual Insurance v. GoldfarbNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
- Parsons v. Continental National American GroupArizona Supreme Court · 1976
- United States & Fidelity Guaranty Co. v. CopferNew York Court of Appeals · 1979
- McGee v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1985
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