Class Action Lawsuits and Insurance Coverage Implications

Class actions can be very damaging to and costly for companies. Securing a defense and indemnity from an insurance carrier during a class action may save millions. Insurance coverage issues raised by class actions can be difficult to navigate. Join Barnes & Thornburg’s Insurance Recovery and Counseling Practice Group for a 60-minute CLE webinar to discuss important insurance coverage issues related to class action lawsuits.

The presentation will answer the following questions:

• What coverages typically apply to class action lawsuits?
• Can I get my insurance carrier to provide a defense even when the suit does not currently include covered claims?
• When should I give notice to my insurance carrier of a possible class action and how do I know which carriers to contact?
• Can I obtain coverage under multiple insurance policies for class periods spanning multiple policy years?
• Is there coverage when a class action seeks restitution?
• Could how the settlement is structured affect coverage?
• What steps can I take now to improve coverage for any future class actions?

1.0 hour CLE credit pending

Questions? Contact Jodie Daugherty at jdaugherty@btlaw.com or (317) 261-7922.