Perini/Tompkins Joint Venture v. ACE American Insurance Company

Affirmed by published opinion. Judge THACKER wrote the opinion, in which Judge SHEDD and Senior Judge HAMILTON joined.

THACKER, Circuit Judge:

Perini/Tompkins Joint Venture (“PTJV” or “Appellant”) appeals the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of ACE American Insurance Co. (“ACE” or “Appellee”). PTJV filed suit, claiming coverage under primary and excess insurance policies with regard to a large-scale construction project in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The district court determined ACE was entitled to summary judgment because PTJV did not obtain ACE’s consent before settling the…