Judge: Intentional Conduct Exclusion Bars Coverage For Sexual Misconduct Claims

Mealey's (April 20, 2018, 12:59 PM EDT) -- BECKLEY, W.Va.— A West Virginia federal judge on April 17 found that an insurer has no duty to defend its medical office insured against underlying claims that staff members engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct toward former patients (State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. v. Allegheny Medical Services, et al., No. 17-02283, S.D. W.Va., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 64187)....