Insured’s Alleged Knowing Conduct Does Not Constitute An ‘Occurrence,’ Judge Says

Mealey's (August 15, 2018, 11:18 AM EDT) -- CHICAGO — An insurer has no duty to defend because allegations of an insured’s knowing and intentional conduct in providing noncompliant lumber to construction projects do not constitute an “occurrence,” an Illinois federal judge ruled Aug. 10 (Lexington Insurance Co. v. Chicago Flameproof & Wood Specialties Corp., et al., No. 17-3513, N.D. Ill., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 135871)....