In a win for Wiley’s client, a New York intermediate appellate court, applying New York law, has affirmed that no coverage is available for a legal malpractice lawsuit because the “claim” was first made before the policy’s...more
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, applying Pennsylvania law, has held that a contract exclusion did not bar defense cost coverage for a lawsuit against a private equity firm alleging,...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, applying Nevada law, has held that a policy’s warranty exclusion bars coverage for a demand letter alleging that the insured was on notice of fraud by the named insured’s...more
In a win for Wiley’s client, the Supreme Court of New York for New York County, applying New York law, has held that no coverage is available for a legal malpractice lawsuit because the “claim” was first made before the...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, applying Massachusetts law, held that no coverage was available for a lawsuit because the insured failed to provide timely notice to the insurer.
The insured...more
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, applying California law, has found that a single lawsuit contains multiple “Claims.” Stem, Inc. v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., 2021 WL 1736823 (N.D. Cal. May 3,...more
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, applying New York law, has concluded that an insurer waived the right to assert a policy exclusion as a coverage defense in a declaratory judgment action after...more
10/5/2020
/ Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Duty to Defend ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Policy Terms ,
Professional Liability Insurance ,
Social Services ,
Summary Judgment ,
Waiver of Rights ,
Wrongful Death