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Liberty Mutual sues Crum & Forster and Starr over contractor defense obligations

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company filed a federal lawsuit on August 10, 2026, asking the court to declare that Crum & Forster Indemnity Company owes a primary defense and indemnity and that Starr Indemnity & Liability Company owes coverage once the Crum & Forster policy exhausts, in connection with an April 25, 2023 Bronx accident involving a subcontractor's truck. Liberty Mutual also seeks repayment of defense costs it says it already spent, with interest. The allegations have not been tested and no court has ruled on the claims.