MATTER OF TERMINATED AETNA AGENTS

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dean A. Gaver argued the cause for appellants the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company and the Standard Fire Insurance Company (Hannoch Weisman, attorneys; Michael J. Herbert, of counsel; Michael J. Herbert and Susan Stryker on the brief).

Betty S. Adler argued the cause for respondents Members of the Special Committee of Terminated Aetna Agents (Archer & Greiner, attorneys; Charles W. Heuisler, of counsel; Betty S. Adler on the brief).

Douglas S. Eakeley, Acting Attorney General, attorney for respondent State of New Jersey, Commissioner of Insurance, submitted a statement in lieu of brief (Donald Parisi, Deputy Attorney General, on the statement).

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, attorneys, submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey (Marvin J. Brauth, of counsel; David M. Gilfillan on the brief).

Before Judges DREIER, ASHBEY and LANDAU.