Arch Specialty Insurance Company v. Beacon Healthcare Services, Inc.

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Case Number:

8:22-cv-00305

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Insurance

Judge:

Mark C. Scarsi

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  1. January 19, 2023

    Insurer Can't Use Abuse Clause In Elder Care Death Spat

    An insurer can't rely on an abuse or molestation provision to limit the coverage it owes to a psychiatric hospital accused of negligently allowing a resident to die from a food blockage, a California federal judge ruled, finding that it's unclear whether the clause applies to nonsexual allegations.

  2. May 11, 2022

    Coverage Dispute Over Elder Care Death Heads To Mediation

    An assisted living home accused of elder abuse after a resident died from a food blockage agreed to mediation in a dispute with its insurer over coverage of the underlying wrongful death lawsuit, a California federal judge said.