Case: Vermont Mutual Ins. Co. v. Walukiewicz (SC 18061) March 2009
Court: Connecticut Supreme Court
Trial Court: Norwich
Synopsis: A homeowner’s insurance policy that excludes coverage for intentionally caused injuries must still cover injuries caused in self-defense. Although a person defending himself or herself may intend to cause an injury, acts of self-defense are a response to unexpected, unforeseen and unintended events and therefore are “accidents.”
Case Link: http://www.jud.ct.gov/external/supapp/Cases/AROcr/CR290/290CR38.pdf
Case Citation: 290 Conn. 582 (2009)