AMCO Ins. Co. v. Erie Ins. Exchange
2016 IL App (1st) 142660 (Ill. App., 2016)
Words & Phrases
Equitable Contribution
Trial Judge
Jean Prendergast Murphy
Appellate Judge
Cunningham
Holding
Where first insurer paid settlement and sought contribution from second insurer, the contribution claim was barred by failure to give timely notice under second insurer’s policy.
Fact Summary
Doctrine of actual notice did not apply where second insurer defended under reservation of rights and first insurer was only seeking indemnity.
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