March 17, 2026
A Louisiana federal court declined to dismiss a suit by a Progressive unit asserting it has no duty to defend or indemnify a nail salon for claims stemming from a fatal shooting, accepting a magistrate judge's recommendation to that effect.
February 26, 2026
A Louisiana federal court should not dismiss a suit by a Progressive unit asserting it has no duty to defend or indemnify a nail salon for claims stemming from a fatal shooting, a magistrate judge recommended, pointing to an assault and battery policy exclusion.
March 21, 2025
A Progressive insurer has no duty to defend or indemnify a nail salon for any potential claims stemming from a fatal shooting, the carrier told a Louisiana federal court, saying coverage is barred by the policy's assault or battery exclusion and other provisions.