Armstrong v. Security Insurance Group

MADDOX, Justice.

The question presented by this appeal is whether Security Group Insurance is re quired to defend its named insureds in a law suit filed against them. To answer this question, we must determine the effect of an “intentional injury exclusion clause” in the policy.

Security issued a policy of liability insurance to Mary Ann and William Cofield d/b/a Lakeview Sandwich Shop. During grand opening of the new sandwich shop, a fight broke out in the crowded shop over ownership of a beer. Appellant, John Armstrong, was involved in the altercation. Insured William Cofield, who was helping…