Additional Insured Failed To Provide Timely Notice Of Claim, New York Justice Says

NEW YORK - A subcontractor's insurer has no duty to defend or indemnify a primary contractor listed as an additional insured because the contractor failed to provide a timely notice of the underlying construction defect action, a New York justice ruled April 24 (Citnalta Construction Corp. and Aspen Specialty Insurance Co. v. Great American Assurance Co., No. 102953/11, N.Y. Sup., New York Co.; 2013 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 1672)....(read more)