Sign In
Events
Newsletters
Search

Close

Close Search

Cancel

SEARCH
MY LAW.COMNEW

Auto-Owners Insurance Co. v. Websolv Computing, Inc.

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.
ARGUED SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Before EASTERBROOK, Chief Judge, and CUDAHY and SYKES, Circuit Judges.

This insurance-coverage dispute involves the interpretation of an “advertising injury” clause in a commercial general liability policy. Websolv Computing, Inc., was sued in Illinois state court for sending an unsolicited fax advertisement to a dental office. Websolv tendered the defense of this suit to its insurer, Auto-Owners Insurance Company, which accepted it under a reservation of rights. Auto-Owners then filed this action in federal court seeking a declaratory judgment that it had no duty to defend Websolv in the underlying Illinois suit. The district court applied Illinois law and held that Websolv’s policy with Auto-Owners covered the claim. We reverse. Iowa law-not Illinois law-applies here. Under Iowa law the insurance policy does not require Auto-Owners to defend Websolv in the underlying suit.

Trending Stories

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

LEARN MORE

More From ALM

Premium Subscription
With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Team Accounts
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Bundle Subscriptions
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
Go to CLE Center
Complex Claims & Litigation Forum 2025
February 24, 2025 - February 26, 2025
Las Vegas, NV

This conference aims to help insurers and litigators better manage complex claims and litigation.


Learn More
Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2025
March 24, 2025
New York, NY

Recognizing innovation in the legal technology sector for working on precedent-setting, game-changing projects and initiatives.


Learn More
Legalweek New York 2025
March 24, 2025 - March 27, 2025
New York, NY

Legalweek New York explores Business and Regulatory Trends, Technology and Talent drivers impacting law firms.


Learn More
Go to Events Go to Webcasts
PRODUCTS LIABILITY, MASS TORTS AND CONSUMER CLASS ACTION ATTORNEYS

McCarter & English, LLP is seeking litigation attorneys for our Newark, NJ offices. Candidates must have 3-6 years of law firm experien...


Apply Now ›
CORPORATE ATTORNEY

McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a corporate associate for its office located in Boston, MA. Candidate must have 2 - 5 years ...


Apply Now ›
INSURANCE COVERAGE ASSOCIATE

McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a midlevel insurance coverage associate for its Newark, NJ and/or Philadelphia, PA offices. ...


Apply Now ›
Go to Lawjobs