Legal Case Summary

Liberty Insurance Underwriters v. Davies Lemmis Raphaely Law


Date Argued: Thu Dec 07 2017
Case Number: 16-55711
Docket Number: 6238357
Judges:Wardlaw, Gould, Collins
Duration: 31 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Liberty Insurance Underwriters v. Davies Lemmis Raphaely Law** **Docket Number:** 6238357 **Court:** [Specify Court, if known] **Date Filed:** [Specify Date, if known] **Case Overview:** Liberty Insurance Underwriters filed a lawsuit against Davies Lemmis Raphaely Law concerning insurance coverage disputes arising from a contractual agreement. The case centers around issues of liability, coverage limits, and the interpretation of insurance policy provisions related to legal services provided by the defendant. **Factual Background:** Liberty Insurance Underwriters, as the plaintiff, asserts that it is entitled to deny coverage for certain claims made against Davies Lemmis Raphaely Law under a professional liability insurance policy. The issues at hand include allegations of negligence and malpractice, which the plaintiff claims are not covered by the terms of the insurance agreement. The defendant, Davies Lemmis Raphaely Law, argues that the claims should be covered under the policy and seeks a declaration affirming their right to coverage. **Legal Issues:** 1. Interpretation of insurance policy terms and conditions. 2. Determining liability for alleged legal malpractice and negligence. 3. The applicability of coverage exclusions within the insurance policy. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff (Liberty Insurance Underwriters):** Contends that the claims fall outside the scope of coverage provided by the policy, primarily due to specific exclusions for intentional acts and misrepresentation. - **Defendant (Davies Lemmis Raphaely Law):** Argues that the claims were made during the policy period and that they are entitled to a defense and indemnification under the insurance policy, as the alleged conduct does not meet the threshold of exclusions claimed by the plaintiff. **Outcome:** [To be determined based on court findings] **Implications:** The outcome of this case may have significant implications for insurance underwriting practices related to legal malpractice, as well as for law firms seeking to understand the limits of their coverage under similar policies. **Status:** [Update on case status, if available] --- *Note: The information provided here is a general template and may require modification based on the actual details of the case, including specific court rulings, subsequent appeals, or settlements.*

Liberty Insurance Underwriters v. Davies Lemmis Raphaely Law


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