Insurability of Punitive Damages in Minnesota

06/01/2017 / Christopher Yetka

Introduction; Minnesota Law Governing the Award of Punitive Damages; Insuring Language and the Intended/Expected Exclusions; The Minority and Majority Rules Applicable to Coverage for Punitive Damages; The Rule in Minnesota and its Exceptions; The Importance of Choice of Law; Bad-Faith Refusal to Settle; Settlement Considerations; Conclusion