June 25, 2026
A Hartford unit's inability to escape defending a contractor against a defamation lawsuit related to a data center construction project marks an important win for policyholders. Shawn Shaffie and Bruce Smyth of Parker Shaffie LLP share their reactions to the rulings.
May 01, 2026
A Hartford insurance specialty unit had a duty to defend a building contractor against an underlying suit over a data center's construction even after defamation claims were dropped, a California federal judge ruled, finding that existing claims could have exposed the contractor to additional defamation allegations.