N.Y. Appellate Court Finds for Insurer in Coverage Action

NEW YORK - The insurer for a property owner sued over alleged mold exposure had no duty to defend because the alleged exposure came after the policy period ended, a New York appellate court has affirmed. Downey v. 10 Realty Co., LLC, No. 2010 NY Slip Op 08637 [Index Nos. 117110/04 and 590039/09] (N.Y. Sup. Ct., App. Div., 1st Dept.).

The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Department, on Nov. 23 affirmed the dismissal of a third-party complaint filed by 10 Realty Co. LLC against Greater New York Mutual Insurance Co.

Plaintiff-tenant John Downey brought a negligence action against …