INSURANCE: Insurer correctly held to have breached duty to defend State for injury/death claims resulting from Libby asbestos… rulings that led to $97,833,193.93 judgment against insurer upheld except as to qualifying “occurrences” and coverage for claimants exposed to asbestos prior to policy period… Holly Brown affirmed, reversed. [Read more…]
Insurance, notice-prejudice, 3rd-party
INSURANCE: Insurer who does not receive timely notice pursuant to policy terms must demonstrate prejudice to avoid defense/indemnification… notice-prejudice rule in 3rd-party case… certified question by 9th Circuit. [Read more…]