Judge Says Issues Of Fact Remain In Coverage Action Related To Tile Defects Suit

Mealey's (February 1, 2022, 10:57 AM EST) -- OAKLAND, Calif. — A California federal judge on Jan. 25 denied cross-motions for summary judgment in a breach of contract insurance action filed by an insurer against an additional insured subcontractor related to an underlying action against the subcontractor alleging defective tile installation at a housing development, finding that an issue of fact remains about whether the subcontractor violated the insurer’s “right to control the defense and thus breached the insurance policy.”...