Professional Liability Insurance • Contractual Terms
Wolf v. Liberty Ins. Underwriters, PICS Case No. 16-1337 (C.P. Philadelphia Oct. 11, 2016) Glazer, J. (memorandum) (9 pages).
Legal malpractice claim initiated during the expiring days of insurance coverage was not received until after the extended coverage had ended due to service to the wrong address. The insured sought a declaration that the insurer still had a duty to defend, while the insurer argued that per contract it was not obligated. The court examined the contract language and determined that timely receipt of the claim was key for coverage in this case, and granted the insurer’s motion for summary judgment.
