Atain Specialty Insurance Company v. Armory Studios, LLC et al

  1. December 18, 2017

    Studio Not Covered For Porn Actors' HIV Suits, Judge Says

    Atain Specialty Insurance Co. has no duty to defend or indemnify a pornography studio in lawsuits brought by performers who allegedly contracted HIV on the job, a California federal judge ruled on Monday, finding that coverage is clearly barred by a policy exclusion for claims related to sexual acts.

  2. November 10, 2016

    Porn Studio Likely Insured For Actors' HIV Suits, Judge Says

    A California federal judge indicated he will likely rule that a pornography studio's insurer must cover lawsuits brought by performers who contracted HIV on the job, saying Thursday the policy's exemption for claims spurred by a sexual act — such as an on-premises rape — didn't apply to sex-related injuries.