Steadfast Insurance v. Sheridan Children's Healthcare Services, Inc.

ORDER ON MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT

FERGUSON, District Judge.

This cause is before the Court on the motions for partial summary judgment, or summary judgment, filed by each of the parties [D.E. 30, 42, 63, 84]. Resolution of the motion filed by the insured, Sheridan Children’s Healthcare Services, Inc. (“Sheridan”), adjudicates the common issue presented by the motions: whether an insurance carrier which asserts a defense to coverage may unilaterally settle a suit over the objection of its insured, then seek reimbursement from its insured. On the facts of this…