Facts

Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. sued Corcino & Associates, Frank Corcino, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, and Multi-Specialty Collection Services LLC, in connection with an insurance dispute.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Hartford alleged that it issued a policy on Corcino & Associates, and that Corcino was the named insured person under the policy as a member or employee of Corcino. Hartford alleged that the policy provided, among other benefits, commercial general liability coverage, including personal and advertising coverage with a limit of $2 - $4 million.

Hartford alleged that on Sept. 28, 2011, Shana Springer filed a putative class action against Stanford Hospital, naming Corcino, Stanford, and Multi-Specialty as defendants. The underlying action alleged that Stanford disclosed confidential medical information regarding approximately 20,000 of its patients to Multi-Specialty and Corcino& Associates so Corcino could market its and Multi-Specialty's ability to provide auditing services to Stanford. In response, Stanford and Multi-Specialty filed a cross-complaint against Corcino and Corcino& Associates for contribution, indemnity, and/or other relief. Another lawsuit, the Sherald action, was filed against Stanford alleging the same disclosure of personal medical information at issue in the prior lawsuit. Again, Stanford and Multi-Specialty cross-complained against Corcino for contribution and/or indemnity. Hartford alleged that it was currently defending Corcino in those underlying actions.

Result

The court entered judgment in favor of defendants.

Other Information

FILING DATE: May 23, 2013.