State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Shores Builders, Inc. et al

  1. October 05, 2020

    Insurer Must Face Suit Over Electrocution Suit Coverage

    An Illinois federal judge held Monday that an insurer has a duty to defend a construction company from a wrongful death suit, ruling the underlying action states a vicarious liability claim that falls within the coverage of the insurer's policy with the company's subcontractor.

  2. July 17, 2019

    Insurer Says It Won't Cover Contractor In Electrocution Suit

    An insurer asked an Illinois state court on Wednesday to reject a construction company's bid for coverage in a suit over its alleged fatal negligence that resulted in a worker being electrocuted, arguing that the policy does not extend to the contractor.