Where an insured established that a policy’s “war” exclusions had “special” meaning based on usage in the insurance industry, the “special” meaning (not the “plain and ordinary” meaning) applied. (Universal Cable Productions, LLC v. Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company (2019 9th … Read More
An employment practice liability policy’s “wage and hour” exclusion did not relieve the insurer of a duty to defend its insured against a class action lawsuit alleging, among other things, that the insured failed to reimburse employees for work-related expenses. … Read More
A customer’s “mislabeling” lawsuit against a prescription drug retailer was not potentially covered under an additional insured endorsement issued by the drug supplier’s general liability insurer. (Target Corp. v. Golden State Ins. Co. Ltd. (2019) — Cal.App.5th —) Facts McKesson … Read More
A homeowners policy’s “business pursuits / rental” exclusion relieved an insurer of any duty to defend its insured against a personal injury lawsuit brought by a long-term tenant. (Terrell v. State Farm General Ins. Co. (2019) — Cal.App.5th —) Facts … Read More