McCormack Baron Management Services, Inc., Appellant v. American Guarantee & Liability Insurance Company, Respondent

Summary

The court held that the policy's coverage for an offense that disparages a person's services is not limited to a formally labeled claim for injurious falsehood. Because the underlying complaint alleged statements that potentially disparaged Bennett's services and contributed to his termination, American Guarantee had a duty to defend. The indemnification issue was not ripe because the facts establishing liability and coverage had not yet been determined.