 | Marc Mayerson on Pins v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company In Pins v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, the Eighth Circuit ruled that an insurer need not defend an insured where damage was caused by tortious conduct by the insured and not by an accident. Marc Mayerson concludes in part that the intentional consequences of an intentional act may still be the basis for coverage, where the legal consequences are not anticipated by the insured. In this commentary, Mayerson, insurance lawyer and partner at Spriggs & Hollingsworth and law professorBy Marc S Mayerson Partner, Spriggs & Hollingsworth Create an account or login to post comments. Continue reading >> |