CGL Carrier Must Defend Property Owner in Labor Law Action

A New York appellate court ruled that a commercial general liability insurance provider had a duty to defend a property owner in a worker’s Labor Law action for injuries allegedly sustained at the property. Case: Kedex Properties LLC v. Trisura Specialty Insurance Co., No. 2024-04725, 03/11/2026, published. Facts: Kedex Properties LLC owned a property in Jackson Heights. Trisura Specialty Insurance Co. issued a commercial general liability policy to Kedex, effective from Dec. 10, 2020, through Dec. 10, 2021. Following a fire at the property in April 2021, Kedex hired First R...