Starlight Shipping v Allianz
Whether the reference to "Underwriters" in a
settlement agreement included a reference to employees and
agents
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Comm/2014/3068.html
Clyde & Co (Mike Roderick Angela Haylett
and Sophie Shiffman) for certain parties
This case has been previously reported in Weekly Updates 46/11,
46/12, 40/13 and 28/14. The insured's claim for damages (after
its insurers refused to pay) failed in English court proceedings.
The parties then entered into two settlement agreements which
provided for English law and jurisdiction and contained an
indemnity agreement, whereby the insured agreed to indemnify the
insurers against any claim brought by the insured's companies.
Three years after the settlement, the insured commenced proceedings
in Greece against the insurers, seeking compensation for loss of
hire and loss of opportunity. The insurers commenced proceedings in
England alleging a breach of the settlement
