Hanover Insurance Co. v. MRC Polymers, Inc.

Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Duty to Defend
Citation
Case Number: 
2020 IL App (1st) 192337
Decision Date: 
Thursday, September 10, 2020
District: 
1st Dist.
Division/County: 
Cook Co., 4th Div.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
GORDON

Two lawsuits were filed against Defendants alleging fraud in selling certain technology. Defendants tendered the defense of their suits to their insurer, but insurer denied the tender and filed declaratory judgment action. Claims arise out of the claims for wrongful acts in connection with the efficacy or performance of services, products, or technologies sold by Defendants. Policy's products and services liability exclusion bars coverage for claims in underlying litigation. Court properly found that insurer did not have a duty to defend Defendants. (LAMPKIN and BURKE, concurring.)