Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

homeowners insurance policy

Would a homeowners insurance policy cover the policy holder if he left his residence & comitted battery at the home of this other person on this person?


Asked on 9/22/08, 12:25 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: homeowners insurance policy

Liability insurance does not cover intentional wrongdoing by the policyholder. By definition, a battery is intentional. A lawsuit that alleges only battery would not be covered. If the lawsuit alleges other causes of action, though, it might be.

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Answered on 9/22/08, 3:15 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: homeowners insurance policy

No. Plus, no insurance covers intentional torts or crimes.

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Answered on 9/22/08, 7:01 pm
Sam Eagle LAW OFFICES OF SAM M. EAGLE

Re: homeowners insurance policy

Probably not. A Battery is an intentional crime or tort and insurance policies and state law say that the policies will not cover intentional or purposeful acts.

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Answered on 9/22/08, 8:54 pm


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