Contractor's CGL Carrier Had to Provide Defense to Party that Hired Contractor

A New York appellate court ruled that the general liability insurance provider for a contractor was obligated to indemnify and defend the company that had hired the contractor for a project from a Labor Law claim by the contractor's employee. Case: Engasser Construction Corp. v. Dryden Mutual Insurance Co., No. 1292 CA 15-00184, 12/31/2015, published. Facts: The Engasser Construction Co. hired a contractor to install ice blocks on the roof of its commercial building. The contractor's employee fell from the roof while working on the project and sued Engasser for violations of the Labo...