Lowe's sues 13 insurers over defense costs in more than 200 countertop worker injury suits
Key points
- Lowe's sued 13 insurers over refusal to fully fund defense costs in more than 200 countertop worker injury suits
- Workers say dust and debris from cutting and grinding stone slabs sold by the retailer injured them
- The suit was filed Friday in the US District Court for the Central District of California; defendants include units of Allianz SE, Travelers Cos. and Zurich Insurance
Lowe's sued 13 insurers for refusing to fully fund its legal defense costs in more than 200 personal injury suits by countertop workers who say dust and debris from cutting and grinding stone slabs sold through the retailer harmed them. The suit was filed Friday in the US District Court for the Central District of California. Defendants include units of Allianz SE, Travelers Cos. and Zurich Insurance. These are allegations in the complaint and have not been determined by a court.
What employers should do
- Review workplace safety controls for dust and debris exposure, including for contracted workers
- Confirm with insurance and legal teams how defense cost coverage is allocated under your policies
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- US District Court, Central District of California
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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