Civil Litigation,
Insurance,
California Supreme Court,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Apr. 26, 2018
What is an ‘occurrence’ caused by an accident?
The California Supreme Court recently heard argument on what constitutes an "occurrence" under an employer's general liability policy when an injured third party brings a claim against an employer for the negligent hiring, retention and supervision of an employee who sexually abused a student.
Aaron M. Cargain
Kaufman, Dolowich & Voluck LLPEmail: acargain@kdvlaw.com
Aaron focuses his practice on representing clients in insurance coverage and bad faith, professional liability, real estate, personal injury, and property damage disputes.
The California Supreme Court recently heard argument on the issue of whether there is an "occurrence" under an employer's general liability policy when an injured third party brings a claim against an employer for the negligent hiring, retention and supervision of an employee who sexually abused a student. Liberty Surplus Insurance v. Ledesma & Meyer Construction, S236765.
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