Wiley Rein: "Voluntary Payments" Doctrine Inapplicable Where Parties Reserved Rights | Practical Law

Wiley Rein: "Voluntary Payments" Doctrine Inapplicable Where Parties Reserved Rights | Practical Law

This Law Firm Publication by Wiley Rein LLP discusses Scottsdale Ins. Co. v. Alabama Municipal Ins. Co., No. 2:11-cv-668 (M.D. Ala. Sept. 28, 2012). In this case before the US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, the court held that the voluntary payments doctrine does not bar an insurer's suit to recoup a settlement payment if the insurer and policyholder agreed that each reserved rights against the other. The publication discusses the case's factual background and the court's ultimate legal holdings.

Wiley Rein: "Voluntary Payments" Doctrine Inapplicable Where Parties Reserved Rights

by Wiley Rein LLP
Published on 05 Oct 2012 • Alabama
This Law Firm Publication by Wiley Rein LLP discusses Scottsdale Ins. Co. v. Alabama Municipal Ins. Co., No. 2:11-cv-668 (M.D. Ala. Sept. 28, 2012). In this case before the US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, the court held that the voluntary payments doctrine does not bar an insurer's suit to recoup a settlement payment if the insurer and policyholder agreed that each reserved rights against the other. The publication discusses the case's factual background and the court's ultimate legal holdings.