Comp Carrier Doesn't Owe Coverage for Contractor's Injured Employee

A California appellate court ruled that the workers’ compensation insurance provider for a real estate developer did not owe coverage for a claim by a contractor’s catastrophically injured employee. Case: Zenith Insurance Co. v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co., No. B301659, 10/07/2020, unpublished. Facts: The Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. issued workers’ compensation and general liability insurance policies to Shea Homes, a residential real estate developer. Shea maintains an owner-controlled insurance program called the Shea Homes Partnership Insurance Program. Shea...