Panel Splits on Effect of Insured's Failure to Notify Carrier of Claim

A named insured's breach of its duty to notify its carrier of a potential claim covered under the policy did not bar coverage for additional insureds who have complied with their duty under the policy notice provision, the Illinois Appellate Court ruled.Case: Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. v. Robinette Demolition, No. 11 CH 05457, 07/26/2013, published. Facts: The Robinette Demolition Co. entered into an "ongoing sub-contract agreement" with Cobra Concrete Cutting Service for Cobra to provide concrete-cutting services to Robinette on future projects.The agreement obligated Cobra to "defend,...