Britamco Underwriters, Inc. v. J.O.C. Enterprises, Inc.

PRESIDING JUSTICE INGLIS

delivered the opinion of the court;

This appeal arises from a declaratory judgment action in the circuit court of Lake County. Defendant Andrew M. Abbott (Abbott) filed a complaint against codefendant J.O.C. Enterprises, d/b/a Circus Pub (Circus), alleging liability for injuries inflicted upon Abbott by other patrons of Circus. Plaintiff, Britamco Underwriters, Inc. (Britamco), filed a complaint for declaratory judgment, claiming that because defendant Circus’ policy of insurance did not cover the liabilities alleged in Abbott’s complaint, Britamco had no duty to defend…