insured violation (Washington) · Go Syfert
← Washington issues

insured violation in Washington

8 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1936–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Graham v. James F. Jackson Associates, Inc.green
ncctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Co. v. Fore, 785 F.Supp. 947, 949 (M.D.Ala.1992) ("Alabama law is unambiguous on the point that nothing requires an insurer to indemnify a third party for the insured's criminal acts."); Herrman v. Folkerts, 202 Kan. 116 , 446 P.2d 834, 837 (1968) ("It is generally held that an insurance policy is void as against public policy if its intent is to indemnify the insured against liability for his criminal acts."); Landry v. Leonard, 720 A.2d 907, 909 (Me.1998) ("The general rule is that it is against public policy for insurance to indemnify an insured against his own criminal acts."); Litrenta v.

2000Ala. 1992) (“Alabama law is unambiguous on the point that nothing requires an insurer to indemnify a third party for the insured’s criminal acts.”); Herrman v. Folkerts, 202 Kan. 116 , 446 P.2d 834, 837 (1968) (“It is generally held that an insurance policy is void as against public policy if its intent is to indemnify the insured against liability for his criminal acts.”); Landry v. Leonard, 720 A.2d 907, 909 (Me. 1998) (“The general rule is that it is against public policy for insurance to indemnify an insured against his own criminal acts.”); Litrenta v. Republic Ins., 245 A.D.2d 344 , 665

22
Herrman v. Folkertsgreen
kan · 1968 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Ala. 1992) (“Alabama law is unambiguous on the point that nothing requires an insurer to indemnify a third party for the insured’s criminal acts.”); Herrman v. Folkerts, 202 Kan. 116 , 446 P.2d 834, 837 (1968) (“It is generally held that an insurance policy is void as against public policy if its intent is to indemnify the insured against liability for his criminal acts.”); Landry v. Leonard, 720 A.2d 907, 909 (Me. 1998) (“The general rule is that it is against public policy for insurance to indemnify an insured against his own criminal acts.”); Litrenta v. Republic Ins., 245 A.D.2d 344 , 665

2000Ala. 1992) (“Alabama law is unambiguous on the point that nothing requires an insurer to indemnify a third party for the insured’s criminal acts.”); Herrman v. Folkerts, 202 Kan. 116 , 446 P.2d 834, 837 (1968) (“It is generally held that an insurance policy is void as against public policy if its intent is to indemnify the insured against liability for his criminal acts.”); Landry v. Leonard, 720 A.2d 907, 909 (Me. 1998) (“The general rule is that it is against public policy for insurance to indemnify an insured against his own criminal acts.”); Litrenta v. Republic Ins., 245 A.D.2d 344 , 665

22
Landry v. Leonardgreen
me · 1998 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Co. v. Fore, 785 F.Supp. 947, 949 (M.D.Ala.1992) ("Alabama law is unambiguous on the point that nothing requires an insurer to indemnify a third party for the insured's criminal acts."); Herrman v. Folkerts, 202 Kan. 116 , 446 P.2d 834, 837 (1968) ("It is generally held that an insurance policy is void as against public policy if its intent is to indemnify the insured against liability for his criminal acts."); Landry v. Leonard, 720 A.2d 907, 909 (Me.1998) ("The general rule is that it is against public policy for insurance to indemnify an insured against his own criminal acts."); Litrenta v.

2000Ala. 1992) (“Alabama law is unambiguous on the point that nothing requires an insurer to indemnify a third party for the insured’s criminal acts.”); Herrman v. Folkerts, 202 Kan. 116 , 446 P.2d 834, 837 (1968) (“It is generally held that an insurance policy is void as against public policy if its intent is to indemnify the insured against liability for his criminal acts.”); Landry v. Leonard, 720 A.2d 907, 909 (Me. 1998) (“The general rule is that it is against public policy for insurance to indemnify an insured against his own criminal acts.”); Litrenta v. Republic Ins., 245 A.D.2d 344 , 665

22
Litrenta v. Republic Insurancegreen
nyappdiv · 1997 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Ala. 1992) (“Alabama law is unambiguous on the point that nothing requires an insurer to indemnify a third party for the insured’s criminal acts.”); Herrman v. Folkerts, 202 Kan. 116 , 446 P.2d 834, 837 (1968) (“It is generally held that an insurance policy is void as against public policy if its intent is to indemnify the insured against liability for his criminal acts.”); Landry v. Leonard, 720 A.2d 907, 909 (Me. 1998) (“The general rule is that it is against public policy for insurance to indemnify an insured against his own criminal acts.”); Litrenta v. Republic Ins., 245 A.D.2d 344 , 665

2000Ala. 1992) (“Alabama law is unambiguous on the point that nothing requires an insurer to indemnify a third party for the insured’s criminal acts.”); Herrman v. Folkerts, 202 Kan. 116 , 446 P.2d 834, 837 (1968) (“It is generally held that an insurance policy is void as against public policy if its intent is to indemnify the insured against liability for his criminal acts.”); Landry v. Leonard, 720 A.2d 907, 909 (Me. 1998) (“The general rule is that it is against public policy for insurance to indemnify an insured against his own criminal acts.”); Litrenta v. Republic Ins., 245 A.D.2d 344 , 665

22
Horace Mann Insurance v. Foregreen
almd · 1992 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Co. v. Fore, 785 F.Supp. 947, 949 (M.D.Ala.1992) ("Alabama law is unambiguous on the point that nothing requires an insurer to indemnify a third party for the insured's criminal acts."); Herrman v. Folkerts, 202 Kan. 116 , 446 P.2d 834, 837 (1968) ("It is generally held that an insurance policy is void as against public policy if its intent is to indemnify the insured against liability for his criminal acts."); Landry v. Leonard, 720 A.2d 907, 909 (Me.1998) ("The general rule is that it is against public policy for insurance to indemnify an insured against his own criminal acts."); Litrenta v.

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Western Heritage Insurance v. Estate of Dean green
txed · 1998
2 sentences

2010Counsel especially called the insurer's attention to an out-of-state case that clearly supported coverage, citing Western Heritage Insurance Co. v. Estate of Dean, 55 F.Supp.2d 646 (E.D.Texas, 1998) (finding that a tavern owner's failure to render aid to an injured patron was a covered occurrence, not excluded by an assault and battery exclusion).

2010Counsel especially called the insurer’s attention to an out-of-state case that clearly supported coverage, citing Western Heritage Insurance Co. v. Estate of Dean, 55 F. Supp. 2d 646 (E.D.

22010–2010
H.B.H. v. State green
wash · 2018
1 sentence

2022GEICO asserts that Murphy instead testified that he “considers how the injury affected the insured and those factors which can be monetarily calculated.” Id. (citing 4 RP 472-73).

12022–2022
Tibbs v. Johnson green
washctapp · 1981
1 sentence

2014Tibbs, 30 Wn.

12014–2014
Steinmetz v. Hall-Conway-Jackson, Inc. green
washctapp · 1987
2 sentences

1992At the time of assignment, the insured had a claim for negligence against the insurance agent, and could properly assign that claim to the injured party. 49 Wn.

1992At the time of assignment, the insured had a claim for negligence against the insurance agent, and could properly assign that claim to the injured party. 49 Wn.

11992–1992
Basta v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. green
conn · 1928
2 sentences

1936Basta v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 107 Conn. 446 , 140 Atl. 816 ; Sears v. Illinois Indemnity Co., 121 Cal. App. 211 , 9 P. (2d) 245 ; Allegretto v. Oregon Automobile Ins.

1936Basta v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 107 Conn. 446 , 140 Atl. 816 ; Sears v. Illinois Indemnity Co., 121 Cal. App. 211 , 9 P. (2d) 245 ; Allegretto v. Oregon Automobile Ins.

11936–1936
Sears v. Illinois Indemnity Co. green
calctapp · 1932
2 sentences

1936Basta v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 107 Conn. 446 , 140 Atl. 816 ; Sears v. Illinois Indemnity Co., 121 Cal. App. 211 , 9 P. (2d) 245 ; Allegretto v. Oregon Automobile Ins.

1936Basta v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 107 Conn. 446 , 140 Atl. 816 ; Sears v. Illinois Indemnity Co., 121 Cal. App. 211 , 9 P. (2d) 245 ; Allegretto v. Oregon Automobile Ins.

11936–1936

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.30.010 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 74 (1932–2024) IL 42 (1924–2024) NY 35 (1916–2025) PA 35 (1916–2020) NJ 30 (1955–2025) TX 25 (1918–2020) LA 23 (1841–2016) FL 20 (1929–2024) OH 20 (1942–2023) MO 19 (1912–2023) MN 19 (1965–2018) MI 17 (1969–2025) GA 15 (1968–2022) HI 14 (1923–2023) WV 13 (1963–2017) AL 12 (1937–2013) WI 11 (1934–2014) MA 10 (1965–2023) VA 10 (1936–2010) DE 9 (1989–2026) OK 9 (1924–2013) OR 8 (1928–2025) KS 8 (1925–2002) WA 8 (1936–2022) NC 7 (1950–2017) AK 7 (1979–2014) IA 7 (1943–2017) KY 6 (1911–2003) VT 5 (1935–2011) MD 5 (1955–2023) MS 5 (1940–2023) ME 5 (1979–2023) IN 5 (1882–2007) CT 5 (1968–2022) CO 4 (1992–2026) UT 4 (1997–2018) MT 4 (1974–2021) NM 3 (1999–2007) TN 3 (1935–1988) ND 3 (1986–2009) AR 3 (1930–1960) SC 3 (1957–2010) ID 2 (1984–2008) DC 2 (2011–2014) RI 2 (1999–2013) SD 2 (1967–2005)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check