Not exact matches
«Many of the
claims from the residents may be
covered by insurance, however, there may have been serious failings by the management company, acting on behalf of the local authority, that may
give rise to further liability in contract (
to the tenants of the block) and in negligence.
Then if he reported it, it should be
covered as long as it was the date of loss, the act, error, or omission that
gave rise to that
claim occurred on or after that retroactive date.
Even when a person is
covered by workers compensation, frequently the circumstances of the accident
give rise to a
claim against some party other than the employer.
Courts have long held that an insurance company's duty
to defend its policyholders is triggered when the insurer is made aware of allegations or facts that
give rise to a potential
claim that is
covered under the policy.