Lexington Insurance Co. v. RLI Insurance Co.

949 F.3d 1015 (7th Cir. 2020)

Words & Phrases

Primary V. Excess Insurance

Trial Judge

Joe Billy McDade

Appellate Judge

Hamilton

Holding

Excess policy applied after exhaustion of SIR.

Fact Summary

Extrinsic evidence in form of negotiations between the insured and both plaintiffs and defendant, as well as the conduct of insured, supported summary judgment finding as to the combined liability of the insured and defendant.

 

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