Minn. Diocese Says Insurers Must Cover Sexual Abuse Cases

By Kat Sieniuc
Law 360
December 30, 2016

http://www.law360.com/articles/868716/minn-diocese-says-insurers-must-cover-sexual-abuse-cases

Law360, New York (December 5, 2016, 4:40 PM EST) -- The Diocese of Duluth asked a Minnesota bankruptcy court on Friday to find Liberty Mutual Group and a slew of other insurers liable as it defends a number of sexual abuse claims against local clergy, saying such allegations are covered under its insurance policies.

The diocese, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last December, said the insurers have so far shirked their legal obligations to cover the cost of multiple underlying suits claiming the Minnesota district is liable for damages stemming from alleged negligence related to...