Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Electricity Maine, LLC, et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

18-1968

Court:

Appellate - 1st Circuit

Nature of Suit:

4110 Insurance

  1. June 18, 2019

    1st Circ. Says Insurer Should Cover Power Co. In Fraud Suit

    The First Circuit has affirmed that Zurich American Insurance must fund Electricity Maine's defense of a proposed class action alleging it overbilled customers by about $35 million, saying a lower court correctly concluded the insurer has a duty to defend because the suit contains potentially covered negligence claims.

  2. February 15, 2019

    Power Co. Asks 1st Circ. To Affirm Fraud Suit Coverage Win

    Electricity Maine asked the First CircuitĀ on Thursday to affirm that Zurich American Insurance must fund its defense of a proposed class action alleging it overbilled customers by about $35 million, saying a lower court properly found the insurer has a duty to defend because the suit contains potentially covered negligence claims.

  3. January 02, 2019

    Power Co.'s Actions Were No Accident, Zurich Tells 1st Circ.

    Zurich American Insurance Co. on Wednesday urged the First Circuit to overturn a lower court's ruling that it must defend Electricity Maine LLC in a proposed class action claiming the power company overbilled customers by about $35 million, arguing that coverage is not available because the underlying action alleges only uncovered intentional conduct.