Carrier Has No Duty to Defend Insured From Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier was entitled to summary judgment dismissing a claim for coverage for a construction worker’s Labor Law action. Case: Rock Group NY Corp. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, No. 653310/21, 04/16/2024, published. Facts: Rock Group NY Corp. purchased a commercial general liability policy from Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London. Rock sought coverage under the policy after it became a defendant in a Labor Law action by a worker who was injured while unloading an iron beam from a truck. As the worker was handin...