Lyons v. American Home Assurance Co.

OPINION

HUSPENI, Judge.

This is an appeal by appellant Lyons from an award of summary judgment to respondent American Home Assurance Company in which the trial court found no duty on the part of respondent to defend appellant under a policy of professional liability insurance. We reverse.

FACTS

Appellant Thomas Lyons is an attorney who had formerly been a partner of Peterson, Tews & Squires (PTS), which was then known as Peterson, Lyons, Tews & Squires (PLTS). In late 1978, Lyons terminated his association with PLTS, setting up his own practice of law. Immediately following the termination, Lyons…