Wash. Risk Management Pool Says Sex Abuse Claims Covered Under Treaty

SEATTLE — A risk management pool is urging a federal judge to award it summary judgment in its dispute with Munich Reinsurance America Inc. over coverage for sexual abuse claims filed against a Washington school district, arguing that the alleged wrongful acts fall within the scope of the policy.

In a Nov. 15 reply filed before Judge Lauren King of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, Washington Schools Risk Management Pool (WSRMP) argued that its school district member’s last wrongful act took place during the MRAm covereage period.

WSRMP self-insures risks, purchases insurance or reinsurance, and …