June, 2018 | Smith Smith & Feeley

Valuable Possessions Policy Does Not Cover Insured’s Financial Loss Resulting from Purchase of Counterfeit Wine

June 13, 2018 by kwsm

A valuable possessions policy did not cover an insured’s financial loss resulting from the purchase of counterfeit wine, there being no loss to covered property. (Doyle v. Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co. (2018) 21 Cal.App.5th 33) Facts David Doyle is a … Read More

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“Occurrence” Found Where Insured Employer Negligently Hires, Retains or Supervises Employee Who Intentionally Injures Third–Party Claimant

June 11, 2018 by kwsm

For purposes of a commercial general liability policy, an “occurrence” includes an insured employer’s alleged negligence in hiring, retaining or supervising an employee who intentionally injures a third–party claimant. (Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp. v. Ledesma & Meyer Construction Co., Inc. (2018) … Read More

Month: June 2018