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Sexual Assault Policy Exclusions Bodily Injury

Phelps Dunbar

Abuse or Molestation Exclusion Bars Coverage for Sexual Assault of Insured’s Employee While Employment Exclusions Do Not

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The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia recently ruled that an insurer must provide coverage to its insured with respect to a civil lawsuit involving allegations of sexual assault. The case, BOJ OF WNC,...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Insights for Insurers

Seventh Circuit Rules Largely in Favor of Policyholder on Defense Issues for Nassar USAG Sexual Assault Claims

On February 25, 2022, a split panel of the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision on D&O coverage for the Nassar USAG sexual assault claims. The lengthy opinion is worth reading in its entirety, but we...more

Pillsbury - Policyholder Pulse blog

What Should a Policyholder Do to Transfer Risk of Loss for Sexual Abuse Claims?

Sexual abuse litigation is increasingly common, and an unfortunate wave of new lawsuits is coming. In her recent alert, Pillsbury’s Joan Cotkin reviews how the insurance industry has responded to these risks with new...more

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Litigating Through Layers of Insurance

A business concedes that it made a mistake, but pleads for mercy with the jury and asks for a reasonable amount of damages. A jury ultimately awards $6 million. There are several insurance policies involved. Who is left...more

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