The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Photo: Rebecca Breyer/ALM
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled Friday that Evanston Insurance Co. must defend its client, Westchester General Hospital, in ongoing litigation against a third party.
When Westchester General Hospital was sued by a Jane Doe plaintiff following a “violent incident” at their mental health facility in Miami, the hospital sought coverage from Evanston under its “Specified Medical Professions Insurance Policy.” However, Evanston did not provide full coverage, prompting Westchester to sue the insurer. Westchester argued that their insurer owed a deed to defend them under the policy.
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