District Court, E.D. Virginia May 30, 2001, Civil Action 00-397-A (Federal Insurance v. Smith)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ELLIS, District Judge.

In this diversity action, plaintiff Federal Insurance Company (“FIC”) initially sued defendant Susan Smith and others,

inter alia,

for common-law conversion of insurance proceeds stolen by defendant’s now-deceased husband and used, in part, to satisfy defendant’s personal and joint obligations and expenses.