A version of this article was originally published in Law360.
Fortuity is the hallmark of liability insurance, incorporated into insurance policies through the definition of “occurrence.” California law adds an additional layer of complexity to the typical occurrence requirement in Section 533 of the California Insurance Code, which prohibits coverage for an insured’s wilful acts. Recently, California courts had the opportunity to revisit these concepts in AIU Ins. Co. v. McKesson Corp. (discus…
