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direct action rule in Indiana

8 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 2004–2014 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
City of South Bend v. Century Indemnity Co.green
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2014
2 sentences

2007An adversary might well make a favorable settlement offer to a judgment-proof or financially strapped client in exchange for the assignment of that client's right to bring a malpractice claim against his attorney." Picadilly, 582 N.E.2d at 342-43 . [10] The direct action rule is "well-settled" in Indiana, subject to a limited exception "[w]here the plaintiff is not suing the insurance company to establish that its insured committed a tort against the plaintiff, but rather is suing to establish whether the insurer can deny coverage or whether the insurance policy remained in effect, such suit i

2007The direct action rule is "well-settled” in Indiana, subject to a limited exception "[w]here the plaintiff is not suing the insurance company to establish that its insured committed a tort against the plaintiff, but rather is suing to establish whether the insurer can deny coverage or whether the insurance policy remained in effect, such suit is not a direct action against an insurer.” City of South Bend, 821 N.E.2d at 10 (quotation omitted). .

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Wilson v. Continental Casualty Co.green
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2012
2 sentences

2012As we reiterated in Wilson v. Continental Casualty Co., 778 N.E.2d 849, 851 (Ind.Ct.App.2002), “an injured third party does not have the right to bring a direct action against a wrongdoer’s liability insurer.” (Quoting Menefee v. Schwrr, 751 N.E.2d 757, 761 (Ind.Ct.App.2001)).

2012As we reiterated in Wilson v. Continental Casualty Co., 778 N.E.2d 849, 851 (Ind.Ct.App.2002), "an injured third party does not have the right to bring a direct action against a wrongdoer's liability insurer." (Quoting Menefee v. Schurr, 751 N.E.2d 757, 761 (Ind.Ct.

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Menefee v. Schurrgreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2014
2 sentences

2007Menefee, 751 N.E.2d at 761 n. 2 (noting, in *1027 2001, all but four states followed the direct action rule).

2005Most recently, in Menefee, 751 N.E.2d at 761 , we declined the appellants' invitation to abandon the direct action rule.

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Myers v. Deetsgreen
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Cf. Myers v. Deets, 968 N.E.2d 299, 303 (Ind.Ct.App.2012) - (determining that a com *69 plaint "sufficiently stated facts that would support a declaratory judgment action" against the insurer and remanding for further proceedings).

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Wicker v. McIntoshgreen
· 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Wicker v. McIntosh, 938 N.E.2d 25, 27 (Ind.Ct.App.2010).

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Laube v. Campbellgreen
almd · 2003 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007An adversary might well make a favorable settlement offer to a judgment-proof or financially strapped client in exchange for the assignment of that client's right to bring a malpractice claim against his attorney." Picadilly, 582 N.E.2d at 342-43 . [10] The direct action rule is "well-settled" in Indiana, subject to a limited exception "[w]here the plaintiff is not suing the insurance company to establish that its insured committed a tort against the plaintiff, but rather is suing to establish whether the insurer can deny coverage or whether the insurance policy remained in effect, such suit i

11
Economy Fire & Casualty Co. v. Collinsgreen
indctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007An adversary might well make a favorable settlement offer to a judgment-proof or financially strapped client in exchange for the assignment of that client's right to bring a malpractice claim against his attorney." Picadilly, 582 N.E.2d at 342-43 . [10] The direct action rule is "well-settled" in Indiana, subject to a limited exception "[w]here the plaintiff is not suing the insurance company to establish that its insured committed a tort against the plaintiff, but rather is suing to establish whether the insurer can deny coverage or whether the insurance policy remained in effect, such suit i

2007See, e.g., Economy Fire & Casualty Co. v. Collins, 643 N.E.2d 382, 384 (Ind.Ct.App. 1994) (insured's estate' voluntarily entered into assignment agreement with plaintiff, assigning estate's cause of action against insurer, but releasing estate from any future obligation).

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Moradi-Shalal v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Companiesgreen
cal · 1988 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Co., 46 Cal.3d 287 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 116 , 758 P.2d 58, 66-68 (Cal.1988) (overruling Royal Globe Ins.

2007Co., 46 Cal.3d 287 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 116 , 758 P.2d 58, 66-68 (Cal.1988) (overruling Royal Globe Ins.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
City of South Bend v. Century Indemnity Co. neutral
indctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2014Co., 821 N.E.2d 5, 11 (Ind.Ct.App.2005), clarified on reh'g, 824 N.E.2d 794 (Ind.Ct.App.2005), trans. denied.

2012Co., 821 N.E.2d 5,11 (Ind. Ct.App.2005), clarified on reh’g, 824 N.E.2d 794 , trans. denied.

32012–2014
Bennett v. Slater green
indctapp · 1972
2 sentences

2005The direct action rule in Indiana originated in Bennett v. Slater, 154 Ind.App. 67 , 289 N.E.2d 144 (1972).

2005The direct action rule in Indiana originated in Bennett v. Slater, 154 Ind.App. 67 , 289 N.E.2d 144 (1972).

22004–2005
Picadilly, Inc. v. Raikos green
ind · 1991
1 sentence

2007An adversary might well make a favorable settlement offer to a judgment-proof or financially strapped client in exchange for the assignment of that client's right to bring a malpractice claim against his attorney." Picadilly, 582 N.E.2d at 342-43 . [10] The direct action rule is "well-settled" in Indiana, subject to a limited exception "[w]here the plaintiff is not suing the insurance company to establish that its insured committed a tort against the plaintiff, but rather is suing to establish whether the insurer can deny coverage or whether the insurance policy remained in effect, such suit i

12007–2007
Bolden v. O'Connor Café of Worcester, Inc. green
massappct · 2000
2 sentences

2007An adversary might well make a favorable settlement offer to a judgment-proof or financially strapped client in exchange for the assignment of that client's right to bring a malpractice claim against his attorney." Picadilly, 582 N.E.2d at 342-43 . [10] The direct action rule is "well-settled" in Indiana, subject to a limited exception "[w]here the plaintiff is not suing the insurance company to establish that its insured committed a tort against the plaintiff, but rather is suing to establish whether the insurer can deny coverage or whether the insurance policy remained in effect, such suit i

2007An adversary might well make a favorable settlement offer to a judgment-proof or financially strapped client in exchange for the assignment of that client's right to bring a malpractice claim against his attorney." Picadilly, 582 N.E.2d at 342-43 . [10] The direct action rule is "well-settled" in Indiana, subject to a limited exception "[w]here the plaintiff is not suing the insurance company to establish that its insured committed a tort against the plaintiff, but rather is suing to establish whether the insurer can deny coverage or whether the insurance policy remained in effect, such suit i

12007–2007

Where else courts name it

IN 8 (2004–2014) WI 4 (1998–2011) MN 3 (1987–2016) LA 3 (2004–2022) TX 2 (2021–2022)

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