Judge: Insurer Must Defend, Indemnify Contractor Accused of Negligence in Building Collapse
“The underlying complaint alleges that as a result of Dello Russo’s faulty workmanship during renovations, the building partially collapsed, requiring the demolition of the remaining structure. In other words, the underlying complaint alleges that Dello Russo’s negligence caused an accident. Accordingly, the claims against Dello Russo allege ‘property damage’ caused by an ‘occurrence,'” the court said.