Tokio Marine Speciality Insurance Co. v. Thompson Brooks, Inc.
District Court, N.D. California
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND STAYING THE CASE .
Re: Dkt. Nos. 20, 32
William H. Orrick, United States District Judge
INTRODUCTION
Plaintiff Tokio Marine Specialty Insurance Company (“Tokio”) moves for summary judgment claiming it owes no duty to defend or indemnify defendant Thompson Brooks, Inc. (“TBI”) in two underlying lawsuits pending in state court.’Tokio contends the claims áre excluded from coverage under the policy, thereby excusing Tokio from its duty to defend. I conclude that Tokio continues to 'have a duty to. defend TBI since-there are factual questions regarding…
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