Where insured’s public adjustor cashed settlement check from insurer and kept the proceeds for itself, insurer was not on the hook for the claim payment because its obligation was discharged when the settlement checks were cashed.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by Judge Harry D. Leinenweber, Northern District of Illinois.Thirteen Investment Company’s building suffered fire damages covered by Foremost Insurance Company’s policy. Thirteen then retained Paramount Restoration Group as its public …