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CUP RUNNETH OVER

mug_beer_nyreblog_com_.jpgAfter Columbia University Press (CUP) got sued, it asked the Westchester County Supreme Court to find its insurer, Travelers Indemnity Company of America, responsible for CUP's legal defense and costs. And when that court declined Travelers's dismissal request, the company appealed.

Even though Columbia waited eight-months before notifying its insurer of the underlying claim, and while such a delay would usually relieve Travelers of any liability, the Appellate Division, Second Department, thought the inaction might have been excusable if CUP reasonably believed there was no liability. (Since it was unclear whether that exception applied, the appellate court sent the case back for further proceedings.)

Will there be any spillage?

To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Columbia Univ. Press, Inc. v. Travelers Indem. Co. of Am.

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