Perspective
Jul. 22, 2011
Accident or not? Insurance coverage for unintended consequences
Whether coverage is warranted for unintended injuries takes on an abstract approach. By Joan M. Cotkin of Nossaman
On July 13, the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division Seven published an opinion authored by Justice Laurie D. Zelon, which appears to turn the clock back on a pivotal decision that rocked the world of insurance coverage, Gray v. Zurich Ins. Co. (1966) 65 C. 2d 263. In this case, the state Supreme Court found that Zurich had an obligation to defend Dr. Vernon Gray even though he was sued for assault and battery and related intentional to...
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