Equitable Contribution

California Court Addresses Priority of Coverage In Auto Context

In the recent case GuideOne Mutual Insurance Company v. Utica National Insurance Group (4th Appellate Dist. 2/28/13), the California Court of Appeal considered priority of coverage among primary and excess insurers following...more

An Employee's Umbrella Insurance Policy Must Be Exhausted Before Seeking Contribution From Policies Covering The Employer

When an employer is vicariously liable to a third party for its employee’s negligence, and both the employer and employee have primary and umbrella policies covering liability to the third party, the employee’s primary and...more

Weekly Law Resume - February 28, 2013: Insurance Coverage – Equitable Contribution – Vicarious Liability

GuideOne Mutual Insurance Company v. Utica National Insurance Group Court of Appeal, Fourth District (February 28, 2013) Equitable contribution is available when several insurers are obligated to indemnify or defend...more

Insurance Coverage: January 2013

There were no significant decisions of the Supreme Court related to coverage this past quarter. The Courts of Appeal have provided us with several more decisions on contribution and subrogation. The following are brief...more