Judge: Doctrine Of Res Judicata Bars Claims In Human Trafficking Coverage Suit

Mealey's (July 29, 2021, 2:18 PM EDT) -- PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge in Pennsylvania on July 27 held that an insurer has no duty to defend or indemnify its motel owner insured against a “refashioned” complaint alleging that it was negligent in failing to prevent human sex trafficking from occurring at its property, finding that the doctrine of res judicata precludes coverage....