May 2009

    Exclusions (k) and (m) in comprehensive general liability policies were the focus of a recent decision from the First Circuit.  See Essex Ins. Co. v. BloomSouth Flooring Corp., No. 06-2750, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 7896 (1st Cir. April 16, 2009) [here]. 

    Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) hired Suffolk Construction Corporation as general

    The Ninth Circuit has certified a question to the California Supreme Court regarding a policy's severability-of-interests clause.  See Minkler v. Safeco Ins. Co., No. 07-56689 (9th Cir. April 8, 2009) [here].

    Minkler sued Betty Schwartz and her son, David, who allegedly molested Minkler over a period of years while serving as Minkler's