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Zimmerman v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America

Supreme Court of Minnesota

Decided February 17, 2000No. C9-98-1991PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

STRINGER, Justice.

Appellant Robert Zimmerman, president and sole shareholder of Airport & Airline Taxi-Cab Corporation (Airport Taxi), was sued by an employee for sexual harassment as well as other claims in October of 1995. Zimmerman tendered the defense to Safeco Insurance Company of America (Safeco) under his homeowner’s insurance policy. Safeco declined to accept the tender, claiming that Lability for sexual harassment was not covered under the policy because it was a loss that fell within the business pursuits exclusion to coverage. Zimmerman was found liable on the sexual…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Crane v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.California Supreme Court · 1971
  2. State Farm Insurance Companies v. SeefeldSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1992
  3. Farmers Insurance Exchange v. SippleSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1977
  4. Greenman v. Michigan Mutual InsuranceMichigan Court of Appeals · 1988
  5. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance v. KompusMichigan Court of Appeals · 1984

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3Cited by16 opinions

  1. Christensen v. Milbank Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 2003
  2. Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co. v. PasiakSupreme Court of Connecticut · 2017
  3. Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. JablonskeCourt of Appeals of Minnesota · 2006
  4. Erickson v. ChristieCourt of Appeals of Minnesota · 2001
  5. General Casualty Co. of Wisconsin v. ConceptsCourt of Appeals of Minnesota · 2003

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