PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY v. TROY BELTING & SUPPLY COMPANY

Civ. No. 1:11-CV-912 (TJM/RFT).

PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. TROY BELTING & SUPPLY COMPANY, THE HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY, HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY COMPANY, HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST, AND ABC COMPANIES 1 THROUGH 20, Defendants. TROY BELTING & SUPPLY COMPANY, Third Party Plaintiff, v. UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY, QBE AMERICAS, INC., ST PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, THE NORTH RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY, LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP, INC., HARLEYSVILLE GROUP INC., HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY, HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK and BERSHIRE MUTUAL INSURANCE GROUP, Third Party Defendants.

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

March 17, 2015.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Plaintiff, represented by Brian G. Fox , Siegal, Park Law Firm, David M. Cost , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm, Linda J. Clark , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm & Scott E. Levens , Siegal, Park Law Firm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Brian G. Fox , Siegal, Park Law Firm, David M. Cost , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm, Linda J. Clark , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm & Scott E. Levens , Siegal, Park Law Firm.

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

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

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

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

Pacific Employers Insurance Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Brian G. Fox , Siegal, Park Law Firm, David M. Cost , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm, Linda J. Clark , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm & Scott E. Levens , Siegal, Park Law Firm.

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

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

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

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

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, 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, David M. Cost , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm, Joseph A. Murphy , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm, Linda J. Clark , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm & Scott E. Levens , Siegal, Park Law Firm.

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

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

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

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

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, 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 Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, 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, David M. Cost , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm, Linda J. Clark , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm & Scott E. Levens , Siegal, Park Law Firm.

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

Unigard Insurance Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Barbara L. Schifeling , Damon, Morey Law Firm & Hedwig M. Auletta , Damon, Morey Law Firm.

QBE Americas, Inc., ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Barbara L. Schifeling , Damon, Morey Law Firm & Hedwig M. Auletta , Damon, Morey Law Firm.

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

The North River Insurance Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Dianne C. Bresee , O'Connor, O'Connor Law Firm.

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lloyd A. Gura , Mound, Cotton Law Firm, Mark E. Haas , Mound, Cotton Law Firm & Mark J. Weber , Mound, Cotton Law Firm.

Harleysville Group, Inc., ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

Harleysville Insurance Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

Harleysville Insurance Company of New York, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

Berkshire Mutual Insurance Group, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

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

St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Barbara M. Almeida , Clyde & Co. US LLP, Daren S. McNally , Clyde & Co. US LLP & Cara C. Vecchione , Clyde & Co. US LLP.

Berkshire Mutual Insurance Group, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

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

Harleysville Group, Inc., ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

Harleysville Insurance Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

Harleysville Insurance Company of New York, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Lloyd A. Gura , Mound, Cotton Law Firm & Mark J. Weber , Mound, Cotton Law Firm.

QBE Americas, Inc., ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Barbara L. Schifeling , Damon, Morey Law Firm & Hedwig M. Auletta , Damon, Morey Law Firm.

The North River Insurance Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Dianne C. Bresee , O'Connor, O'Connor Law Firm.

Unigard Insurance Company, ThirdParty Defendant, represented by Barbara L. Schifeling , Damon, Morey Law Firm & Hedwig M. Auletta , Damon, Morey Law Firm.

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

Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Edward B. Parks, II , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Eric D. Sidler , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Gregory L. Mokodean , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, James P. Ruggeri , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Mark K. Ostrowski , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, Michele L. Backus , Shipman, Goodwin Law Firm, 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, David M. Cost , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm, Linda J. Clark , Hiscock, Barclay Law Firm & Scott E. Levens , Siegal, Park Law Firm.

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

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

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

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Lloyd A. Gura , Mound, Cotton Law Firm & Mark J. Weber , Mound, Cotton Law Firm.

Unigard Insurance Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Barbara L. Schifeling , Damon, Morey Law Firm & Hedwig M. Auletta , Damon, Morey Law Firm.

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

Harleysville Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Barbara M. Almeida , Clyde & Co. US LLP & Daren S. McNally , Clyde & Co. US LLP.

Berkshire Mutual Insurance Group, Cross Defendant, represented by Lance J. Kalik , Riker, Danzig Law Firm & Tracey K. Wishert , Riker, Danzig Law Firm.

The North River Insurance Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Dianne C. Bresee , O'Connor, O'Connor Law Firm.


MEMORANDUM-DECISION and ORDER

The issue before the Court is whether and "the Hartford"1 and Pacific Employers Insurance Company ("Pacific Employers) are entitled to discovery of Troy Belting & Supply Company's ("Troy Belting") financial information...

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