Citigroup, Inc. vs. National Union Fire Insurance Co. et. al.
Year 2009
Court U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
Case Number 10-20445
Issue
  • Primary/Excess settlements
State
  • Texas

Whether an excess insurance carrier’s denial of coverage to a policyholder who settles with its primary insurance company for an amount below the primary insurance company’s limits violates the public policy favoring settlements?

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Author UP's brief was written pro bono by Alexander Hardiman, Esq. and Kenneth L. Seiler, Esq. of Anderson Kill & Olick, PC. Of Counsel: Amy Bach, Esq.
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Citigroup, Inc. vs. National Union Fire Insurance Co. et. al.
Year: 2009
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
Case Number: 10-20445
Issue:
  • Primary/Excess settlements
State:
  • Texas

Whether an excess insurance carrier’s denial of coverage to a policyholder who settles with its primary insurance company for an amount below the primary insurance company’s limits violates the public policy favoring settlements?