Directors and Officers Liability
Directors and officers of corporations are being sued for their managerial decisions and other wrongful acts with even more frequency. In addition, individualsoften assert claims against corporations alleging wrongful acts causing damages. For these reasons, insurance coverage for management liability is becoming one of the most vital insurance purchases for a business.
Barnes & Thornburg attorneys are at the forefront of directors and officers liability (D&O) coverage issues arising from alleged corporate mismanagement, securities-related claims, government investigations, False Claims Act allegations, business disputes, and other alleged corporate misconduct. We also represent privately held organizations in disputes with their carriers over the scope of entity coverage in D&O policies.