Employer's Assignor Can't Get Coverage Under Insurance Policy

A New York appellate court ruled that an employer’s assignor was not entitled to summary judgment on its claim seeking coverage under the assignor’s insurance policy. Case: Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. v. State of New York, No. 135210, 04/26/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. sought coverage under an employer’s liability policy issued by the New York State Insurance Fund to its assignor, Bryan's Home Improvement Corp. The policy provided coverage for all sums Bryan’s had to pay as damages to a third party because of injuries to an emp...