Perspective
Jan. 12, 2011
Duty to Defend 'Suits' Extends to 'Quasi-Judicial' Administrative Proceeding
A recent state Supreme Court case imposes new rules for coverage by insurance companies. By Jerold Oshinsky and Damon Thayer of Jenner & Block.
The state Supreme Court recently issued a significant decision requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for certain types of administrative proceedings commenced against policyholders. In Ameron International Corp. v. Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, 2010 DJDAR 17411, a unanimous Court held that the term "suit," when undefined in a comprehensive general liability policy, includes "q...
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