Judge Finds It Is Conceivable That Negligence Claim Is Covered Under CGL Policy

Mealey's (July 13, 2018, 11:21 AM EDT) -- SPOKANE, Wash.— A Washington federal judge on July 11 held that whether an underlying negligence claim arises solely from an insured’s professional services is a question of fact, finding that a commercial general liability insurer has a duty to defend its insured (Evanston Insurance Company v. Rells Fire Protection Inc., et al., No. 17-00249, E.D. Wash., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 115779)....