Insurance,
California Supreme Court
Jun. 5, 2018
Insurer liable for coverage for company employee’s intentional acts, state high court rules
The state Supreme Court ruled Monday an insurer could be held liable for the intentional actions of a policyholder’s employee. The decision could increase exposure for insurers and change the way policies are written.
The state Supreme Court ruled Monday an insurer could be held liable for the intentional actions of a policyholder’s employee. The decision could increase exposure for insurers and change the way policies are written.
The case hinged on the question of what could be considered an “occurrence” under a general liability policy. The court found the hiring of an assistant construction superintendent who then committed a crime was an ac...
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