Insurance
Jul. 16, 2004
Defend Insured First, Then Sue Over Coverage
Focus Column - Insurance Law - By Kirk A. Pasich - Liability policies typically obligate insurance carriers to defend and indemnify their insureds. Therefore, an insured might be shocked to find that the very policy that was intended to provide it peace of mind gives rise to a second lawsuit against it. This happens when a carrier files suit against the insured arguing that there is no coverage for the underlying lawsuit against the insured.
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