Posts tagged Wrongful Act.
No Coverage for Lawsuit Where “Claim” First Made at Time of Pre-Inception Tolling Agreement
No Coverage for Lawsuit Where “Claim” First Made at Time of Pre-Inception Tolling Agreement
Third Circuit: Changes in Exposure Provision Bars Coverage for Pre-Merger Liabilities  
Third Circuit: Changes in Exposure Provision Bars Coverage for Pre-Merger Liabilities  
Court Holds that Contract Exclusion in EPL Policy Does Not Preclude Duty to Defend When Some Allegations Extend Beyond Employment Contract
Court Holds that Contract Exclusion in EPL Policy Does Not Preclude Duty to Defend When Some Allegations Extend Beyond Employment Contract
No Coverage Under Primary Policy for Potential Claim Reported During Extended Reporting Period or Under Excess Policy Based on Applicability of “Retroactive Date” Exclusion
No Coverage Under Primary Policy for Potential Claim Reported During Extended Reporting Period or Under Excess Policy Based on Applicability of “Retroactive Date” Exclusion
Court Denies Reinsurer’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Where Complaint Alleged Retaliatory Conduct During Applicable Policy Period
Court Denies Reinsurer’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Where Complaint Alleged Retaliatory Conduct During Applicable Policy Period
Delaware Federal Court Holds Contract Exclusion Bars Coverage for Claim Against Federal Grant Awardee for Disallowed Costs
Delaware Federal Court Holds Contract Exclusion Bars Coverage for Claim Against Federal Grant Awardee for Disallowed Costs
Contractual Liability Exclusion Bars Coverage Where Lawsuit Against Insured Arises Out of a Contractual Obligation
Contractual Liability Exclusion Bars Coverage Where Lawsuit Against Insured Arises Out of a Contractual Obligation
Misappropriation Exclusion Bars Coverage for Claim Involving Improper Transfer of Escrow Funds, but Insurer Must Defend Against Intentional Torts Asserted by Insured’s Client
Misappropriation Exclusion Bars Coverage for Claim Involving Improper Transfer of Escrow Funds, but Insurer Must Defend Against Intentional Torts Asserted by Insured’s Client
Lawsuits by Two Employees Alleging Retaliation and Discrimination Arise From Interrelated Wrongful Acts
Lawsuits by Two Employees Alleging Retaliation and Discrimination Arise From Interrelated Wrongful Acts
California SPAC Entitled to Advancement of Subpoena-Related Costs Post-Name Change Based on “Potentially Covered” Standard
California SPAC Entitled to Advancement of Subpoena-Related Costs Post-Name Change Based on “Potentially Covered” Standard
Allegation That Officer was CEO of Insured Organization Sufficient to Survive Capacity Challenge to D&O Coverage
Allegation That Officer was CEO of Insured Organization Sufficient to Survive Capacity Challenge to D&O Coverage
California Court of Appeal Confirms Investment Advisor’s Unauthorized Copying of Trade Publication Is Not a Wrongful Act in the Performance of Investment Advisory Services
California Court of Appeal Confirms Investment Advisor’s Unauthorized Copying of Trade Publication Is Not a Wrongful Act in the Performance of Investment Advisory Services
No Coverage for Lawsuit Where “Claim” First Made at Time of Tolling Agreement
No Coverage for Lawsuit Where “Claim” First Made at Time of Tolling Agreement
California Court Asserts Insurer Bad Faith
California Court Asserts Insurer Bad Faith
Employment Practices Exclusion of D&O Policy Bars Coverage for Employee Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Employment Practices Exclusion of D&O Policy Bars Coverage for Employee Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Despite Acceptance of Coverage by Primary Insurer, Excess Policy Bars Coverage for Claim Deemed Related Back to Prior Policy Period
Despite Acceptance of Coverage by Primary Insurer, Excess Policy Bars Coverage for Claim Deemed Related Back to Prior Policy Period
‘Wrongful Acts’ Includes Both Negligent and Intentional Acts
‘Wrongful Acts’ Includes Both Negligent and Intentional Acts
Investment Advisor’s Unauthorized Copying of Trade Publication Held Not to Constitute a Wrongful Act in the Performance of Investment Advisory Services
Investment Advisor’s Unauthorized Copying of Trade Publication Held Not to Constitute a Wrongful Act in the Performance of Investment Advisory Services
Delaware Superior Court Reaffirms That Appraisal Action Is Not A Claim For A Wrongful Act Under D&O Policy
Delaware Superior Court Reaffirms That Appraisal Action Is Not A Claim For A Wrongful Act Under D&O Policy
Date of Wrongful Acts, Not Harm Caused By Acts, Relevant Factor in Determining Application of Retroactive Date Exclusion
Date of Wrongful Acts, Not Harm Caused By Acts, Relevant Factor in Determining Application of Retroactive Date Exclusion
Delaware Federal Court Clarifies No Coverage Available for Director and Officer Sued in Capacity as Controlling Stockholder
Delaware Federal Court Clarifies No Coverage Available for Director and Officer Sued in Capacity as Controlling Stockholder
Sixth Circuit: No Coverage for Defense Costs Resulting from Qui Tam Action
Sixth Circuit: No Coverage for Defense Costs Resulting from Qui Tam Action
Delaware Superior Court Holds that Appraisal Actions Not Securities Claim “For a Wrongful Act”  
Delaware Superior Court Holds that Appraisal Actions Not Securities Claim “For a Wrongful Act”  
No Coverage under EPL Policy for “Wrongful Act” Committed Against Non-Employee
No Coverage under EPL Policy for “Wrongful Act” Committed Against Non-Employee
Single Lawsuit Comprised of Multiple “Claims”
Single Lawsuit Comprised of Multiple “Claims”
Coverage for Suit Arising from Settlement of Previous Litigation Not Barred by Prior and Pending Proceeding Exclusion
Coverage for Suit Arising from Settlement of Previous Litigation Not Barred by Prior and Pending Proceeding Exclusion
Lawsuit Filed After Expiration of Policy Period for Lawyer’s Negligent Drafting of His Own Trust Agreement Not Covered Under Claims-Made Professional Liability Policy
Lawsuit Filed After Expiration of Policy Period for Lawyer’s Negligent Drafting of His Own Trust Agreement Not Covered Under Claims-Made Professional Liability Policy
Eleventh Circuit Applies Securities Exclusion Broadly
Duty to Defend Triggered Given “Possibility” of Wrongful Act
Contract Exclusion Bars Coverage for Demand for Cost-Overrun Payment
Claims Arising out of Insured’s Contractual Obligation to Provide Employee Benefits Plans Are Not Because of a Wrongful Act
Court Denies Reconsideration of Holding that Securities Exclusion Bars Coverage for Claims Involving Misrepresentations Made During Sale of Securities
Court Holds Insurance Exclusion Bars Coverage for Lawsuit Arising Out Of Lapse in Client’s Insurance Policy
Ninth Circuit Affirms Allegations of Discrimination and Harassment Triggered Duty to Defend Class Action for California Labor Code Violations
Contract Exclusion Bars Coverage for Claims Arising from Asset Purchase Agreement’s Non-Compete Clause
Court Holds that Insured’s Expectations Do Not Override Language of Consumer Protection Exclusion
Insurer’s Allegations that Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Are Not Covered Loss Survive Motion to Dismiss
Antitrust Exclusion Precludes Duty to Defend
Sixth Circuit Enforces 24-Month Contractual Limitations Period In Bond; Employee's Knowledge Bars Coverage for Company Under E&O Policy
Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Alleges Wrongful Act Despite Contract-Based Damages
Seventh Circuit: A Breach of Contract is Not a “Negligent Act”
Coverage Barred For Hedge Fund’s Suit Against Insured Because Related to Prior Securities Class Action
No “Wrongful Act” Where Claim Did Not Involve Conduct “Solely” in Individual’s Capacity as a Director or Officer of an Insured Entity
Dentist’s Alleged Sexual Misconduct Not Covered Under EPL Policy
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