Sexual Acts, Abuse, or Harassment : Liability Coverage

Sexual Acts, Abuse, or Harassment

Tort Liability From Illegal Sale of Drugs Does Not Trigger Homeowners Coverage: Inferred Intent Doctrine Expanded by Pennsylvania Superior Court
William T. Salzer and Kori A. Connelly of Swartz Campbell LLC

In August 2002, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that an insurer does not have a duty to defend or indemnify a policyholder for claims captioned as negligence arising out of the policyholderÂs sale of heroin to the victim who subsequently overdosed. This decision has significant consequences for the obligations of insurers to policyholders accused of participating in inherently dangerous and illegal activities.
Recent Insurance Case Law in Texas
Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C.

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