PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY v. TROY BELTING & SUPPLY COMPANY

No. 1:11-CV-912.

PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. TROY BELTING & SUPPLY COMPANY, HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY COMPANY, HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST, and ABC COMPANIES 1 THROUGH 20, Defendants.

United States District Court, N.D. New York.

September 29, 2016.

Editors Note
Applicable Law: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Cause: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity - Insurance Contract
Nature of Suit: 110 Insurance
Source: PACER


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Plaintiff, represented by Brian G. Fox , Siegal, Park Law Firm, pro hac vice.

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Plaintiff, represented by David M. Cost , Barclay Damon LLP & Linda J. Clark , Barclay Damon LLP.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, Defendant, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

The Hartford Insurance Company, Defendant, represented by James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Defendant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Defendant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Defendant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Brian G. Fox , Siegal, Park Law Firm, pro hac vice, David M. Cost , Barclay Damon LLP & Linda J. Clark , Barclay Damon LLP.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

The Hartford Insurance Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Cross Defendant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Brian G. Fox , Siegal, Park Law Firm, pro hac vice, David M. Cost , Barclay Damon LLP & Linda J. Clark , Barclay Damon LLP.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Cross Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Counter Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Brian G. Fox , Siegal, Park Law Firm, pro hac vice, David M. Cost , Barclay Damon LLP, Joseph A. Murphy , Barclay Damon LLP & Linda J. Clark , Barclay Damon LLP.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Cross Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Counter Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Brian G. Fox , Siegal, Park Law Firm, pro hac vice, David M. Cost , Barclay Damon LLP & Linda J. Clark , Barclay Damon LLP.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

Unigard Insurance Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Michael A. Kotula , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm & Robert Tugander , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm.

QBE Americas, Inc., ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Michael A. Kotula , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm & Robert Tugander , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm.

Continental Casualty Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Kristin V. Gallagher , Carroll, McNulty Law Firm & Joanna L. Young , Carroll, McNulty Law Firm.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

Continental Casualty Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Kristin V. Gallagher , Carroll, McNulty Law Firm & Joanna L. Young , Carroll, McNulty Law Firm.

QBE Americas, Inc., ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Michael A. Kotula , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm & Robert Tugander , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm.

Unigard Insurance Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Michael A. Kotula , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm & Robert Tugander , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm.

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Counter Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Brian G. Fox , Siegal, Park Law Firm, pro hac vice, David M. Cost , Barclay Damon LLP & Linda J. Clark , Barclay Damon LLP.

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Cross Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Charles E. Leasure, III , Shipman & Goodwin LLP, pro hac vice, Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, pro hac vice, Walter L. Meagher, Jr. , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm & James P. Youngs , Hancock, Estabrook Law Firm.

Troy Belting & Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan A. Perry , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm & Timothy S. Brennan , Phelan, Phelan Law Firm.

Unigard Insurance Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael A. Kotula , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm & Robert Tugander , Rivkin, Radler Law Firm.

Continental Casualty Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Kristin V. Gallagher , Carroll, McNulty Law Firm & Joanna L. Young , Carroll, McNulty Law Firm.


DECISION AND ORDER

Before the Court are motions for summary judgment by Plaintiff Pacific Employers Insurance Company ("Pacific Employers"), Defendant Troy Belting & Supply Company ("Troy Belting"), Defendants Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Hartford Casualty...

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