Duty to Defend in Murder Case Covered
by Commercial General Liability Form?

Q

We have a rather unusual situation and are unsure how to proceed. Our CGL insured is a realty corporation. A year ago an unknown assailant broke into one of the corporation's apartment buildings, and killed a tenant. Now the tenant's estate is suing our insured, alleging negligent security.

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