New York Court of Appeals
U.S. Underwriters Insurance Company, Appellant v. ValBlue Corp., Doing Business as Rascals, Respondents
February 9, 199585 N.Y.2d 821
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that the assault and battery exclusion in the liability policy bars coverage for all claims "based on assault and battery," including negligent hiring, supervision, and negligent shooting claims. Accordingly, the court reversed the Appellate Division and entered judgment that the insurer is not obligated to defend or indemnify the insured.