Legal Case Summary

City of Waukegan v. Princeton Excess and Surplus Line Insurance Company


Date Argued: Thu Dec 10 2009
Case Number: 1-09-0144
Docket Number: 3084440
Judges:Not available
Duration: 36 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: City of Waukegan v. Princeton Excess and Surplus Line Insurance Company, Docket Number 3084440** **Court:** [Applicable Court Name] **Date:** [Applicable Date] **Judges:** [Applicable Judges] **Background:** The City of Waukegan filed a lawsuit against Princeton Excess and Surplus Line Insurance Company regarding a dispute over an insurance policy. The case centers on the insurance coverage claimed by the City for certain liabilities that arose during the execution of municipal duties. **Facts:** 1. The City of Waukegan procured an insurance policy from Princeton Excess and Surplus Line Insurance Company to cover various risks associated with its operations. 2. A specific incident occurred that led to claims being made against the City for damages incurred, prompting the City to seek coverage under the policy. 3. Princeton Excess and Surplus Line Insurance Company denied the claims, arguing that the circumstances of the incident fell outside the coverage provisions of the policy. **Issues:** 1. Whether the insurance policy issued by Princeton covers the specific claims filed by the City of Waukegan. 2. If the denial of coverage by Princeton was justified based on the terms of the policy. **Arguments:** - The City of Waukegan argued that the insurance policy explicitly covered the type of liabilities incurred and that the denial by Princeton was improper. - Princeton Excess and Surplus Line Insurance Company contended that the claims were not covered under the terms of the policy, citing specific exclusions and limitations. **Ruling:** [Insert the court's ruling or judgment here, detailing whether the court sided with the City of Waukegan or Princeton Excess and Surplus Line Insurance Company, and any reasoning provided by the court.] **Significance:** This case highlights key issues surrounding municipal insurance coverage and the interpretation of policy clauses. The outcome of this case may set precedents for how similar disputes are resolved in the future, especially regarding the obligations of insurance companies to provide coverage to public entities. **Conclusion:** The decision in City of Waukegan v. Princeton Excess and Surplus Line Insurance Company serves to clarify the responsibilities of insurance providers and the extent of coverage afforded to municipalities under insurance policies. (Note: Additional details about the ruling, specific dates, and judges involved are necessary for a complete case summary and should be inserted where indicated.)

City of Waukegan v. Princeton Excess and Surplus Line Insurance Company


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