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The Seventh Circuit reversed part of a ruling that had favored Consolidated in a coverage dispute with Northland. The district court had awarded $115,000 after finding a conflict of interest that entitled Consolidated to independent counsel at Northland's expense. The appellate court reversed the breach of contract and declaratory relief rulings and affirmed judgment for Northland on the section 155 claim.