Ceradyne, Inc. v. RLI Insurance Company et al

  1. October 31, 2022

    Liberty Mutual Not Responsible For 3M Settlement Costs

    Liberty Mutual doesn't owe ceramics manufacturer Ceradyne Inc. any coverage for shareholder lawsuits resulting from its acquisition by 3M, a California federal judge ruled Monday, finding the company didn't suffer a covered loss under its policy.

  2. October 12, 2022

    Ceradyne Says Liberty Mutual Must Cover 3M Deal Suits

    Ceradyne Inc. told a California federal court that Liberty Mutual can't avoid covering the company for now-settled shareholder lawsuits arising from its acquisition by 3M, arguing that the insurer failed to establish that a "bump-up" exclusion precludes coverage for the settlement.

  3. October 04, 2022

    Liberty Mutual Says Ceradyne Not Covered For 3M Deal Suits

    Liberty Mutual told a California federal court it shouldn't have to cover Ceradyne Inc. for now-settled shareholder lawsuits stemming from the company's acquisition by 3M, pointing to an insurance policy's "bump-up" exclusion and arguing that Ceradyne didn't suffer any loss since 3M paid to settle those suits.