BAKER AND ORS v IAN McCALL INTERNATIONAL LTD

[2001] Lloyd's Rep IR 149

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Toulson

Insurance (buildings) - Underwriters settling with insured in California - Brokers settling with insured in California under good faith settlement approved by court - Whether underwriters estopped from bringing proceedings in England against brokers for damages for deceit and contribution - Cause of action estoppel - Issue estoppel - Principle in Henderson v Henderson.