Associated Indus. Ins. Co. v. Mt. Hawley Ins. Co.

William Alsup, United States District Judge

INTRODUCTION

In this action for insurance declaratory relief, the question is whether or not a subcontractor's insurer must defend a suit against the general contractor arising out of an accident at the worksite where the subcontractor was performing its work for the general contractor. This order holds that the subcontractor's insurer violated its duty to defend the general contractor.

STATEMENT

Plaintiff Associated Industries Insurance Company, Inc., and defendant Mt. Hawley Insurance Company are both issuers of commercial general-liability insurance.…