Insurance Journal

AUGUST 15, 2024

A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction …

Property Damage 312

Property Damage Liability Commercial Damage 312

Hunton Andrews Kurth

JULY 20, 2023

As reported on Hunton’s Insurance Recovery Blog , the Fifth Circuit recently held that Blue Bell Creameries’ commercial general liability (CGL) insurers do not have a duty to defend the ice cream company in a shareholder lawsuit, which arose from a Listeria outbreak. In any event, the ruling is a mixed bag for policyholders.

Commercial General Liability 40

Commercial General Liability General Liability Injury Property Damage 40

Hunton Andrews Kurth

JULY 16, 2021

However, contamination events and ensuing recalls can lead to a variety of other claims that implicate a number of other coverages, including liability coverage for claims against officers and directors addressing the company’s internal contamination risk and safety policies and procedures. Blue Bell Creameries USA, Inc.

General Liability 52

General Liability Commercial General Liability Liability Injury 52

Triple-I: Workers Compensation

APRIL 20, 2021

The CLAIM Act would let these businesses obtain insurance to cover the same risks of theft, damage, injury, loss, and liability as all other businesses. States will often explicitly state that medical marijuana laws don’t affect an employer’s drug-free workplace policy.

Risk 40

Risk Workers Compensation Commercial General Liability Liability 40

Hunton Andrews Kurth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Landec adds that California has the strongest relationship to the dispute because it is where Landec resides, where the policy was purchased, and where most of the key witnesses are located. The insurers filed an answer generally denying the substantive allegations asserted by Blue Bell.

Commercial General Liability 52

Commercial General Liability Injury General Liability Claim 52