Teague Motor Co. v. Federated Service Insurance

Sweeney, A.C. J.

— Robert Stevens, an owner and vice president of Teague Motor Company, made harassing remarks to and was physically aggressive with Nancy Burlingame, a Teague sales executive. Ms. Burlingame sued Teague and Mr. Stevens, alleging sexual harassment, discrimination, negligence, assault and battery, and breach of contract. Teague tendered defense of the suit to its commercial liability carrier, Federated Service Insurance Company, which denied coverage. Following Teague’s settlement of the claim with Ms. Burlingame, Teague brought a declaratory judgment action against Federated.…