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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