Legal Opinion

Universal American Corp. v. National Union Fire Insurance

New York Court of Appeals

Decided June 25, 2015PublishedCited by 121 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

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Rivera, J.

On this appeal we consider whether an insuring agreement for computer systems fraud that applies to “a fraudulent entry ... of Electronic Data or Computer Program” encompasses losses caused by an authorized user’s submission of fraudulent information into the insured’s computer system. We conclude that the agreement is unambiguous and “fraudulent entry” refers to unauthorized access into plaintiff’s computer system, and not to content submitted by authorized users. Therefore, we affirm the order of the Appellate Division.

Plaintiff, Universal American Corp.…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Greenfield v. Philles Records, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 2002
  2. Seaboard Surety Co. v. Gillette Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
  3. Chimart Associates v. PaulNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
  4. White v. Continental Casualty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 2007
  5. Mount Vernon Fire Insurance v. Creative Housing Ltd.New York Court of Appeals · 1996

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