Insurer: Damage Stemming From Improperly Installed Exterior Not Covered By Policy

Mealey's (March 2, 2021, 2:50 PM EST) -- ATLANTA — An insurer says in a declaratory judgment lawsuit filed Feb. 22 in federal court in Georgia that it should not be required to defend or indemnify a subcontractor accused by a general contractor of improperly installing an exterior insulation and finishing system (EIFS) on a North Carolina hotel because the alleged damages stemming from the work are excluded from a commercial general liability policy....