Washington Federal Judge: Insured Failed To Comply With Policy’s Conditions

Mealey's (April 17, 2018, 3:31 PM EDT) -- SEATTLE — A commercial general liability insurer has no duty to defend and indemnify a general contractor in a breach of contract case because the insured failed to comply with policy conditions regarding obtaining certificates of insurance and hold-harmless agreements with subcontractors, a Washington federal judge ruled April 16 (Developers Surety and Indemnity Co. v. Alis Homes LLC, et al., No. 17-0707, W.D. Wash., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 63741)....