Atlantic Mutual Insurance v. J. Lamb, Inc.

Opinion

CROSKEY, J.

The primary issue presented by these consolidated appeals 1 concerns the existence of coverage under a liability policy for a claim based upon disparaging statements allegedly made by the insured about a third party’s business and products.

The plaintiff and respondent, Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company (Atlantic Mutual), filed this action for declaratory relief seeking a determination that there was no coverage under its policy. The trial court agreed with Atlantic Mutual’s position and the defendants and appellants, J. Lamb, Inc. (Lamb), and Granite State Insurance Company…