American States Insurance v. National Fire Insurance

*696Opinion

McDONALD, J.

American States Insurance Company (ASIC) paid the defense and indemnity costs to settle claims made against its insureds. However, because National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford (National) had issued policies that provided coverage for the same insureds for later time periods, and because ASIC contended some of the damages manifested during the period covered by National’s policies, ASIC filed this action against National pleading claims for equitable contribution and declaratory relief.

National demurred to the complaint, alleging ASIC’s causes of action for equitable…