Labor/Employment,
Insurance,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jan. 25, 2018
Ruling shows breadth of an insurer’s duty to defend third-party claims
The 9th Circuit decision underscores the breadth of an insurer’s duty to defend third-party claims in California — and the often-overlooked potential for coverage for so-called “wage and hour” claims under employment practices liability policies.
Michael S. Gehrt
Partner
Pasich LLP
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Michael represents insureds in complex insurance coverage matters.
Shaun H. Crosner
Partner
Pasich LLP
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Shaun represents insureds in complex insurance matters.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' Jan. 17 decision in PHP Insurance Service, Inc. v. Greenwich Insurance Co., 16-15083, underscores the breadth of an insurer's duty to defend third-party claims in California and, more specifically, the often-overlooked potential for coverage for so-called "wage and hour" claims under employment practices liability policies. [See link below to read the unpublished opinion.]
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