Consumer Class Action Alleges Covered Disparagement Claim, Insured Argues

Mealey's (January 9, 2018, 1:36 PM EST) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A shampoo manufacturer insured has asked a California appeals court to find that an underlying consumer class action alleging that it falsely advertised its hair products as “organic” triggers a coverage claim for disparagement under its insurance policy (Hartford Casualty Insurance Company v. Vogue International, LLC, et al., No. A150921, Calif. App., 1st Dist.)....