Techology E&O Claim

A recent federal court decision demonstrates the potential complexity of technology professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage and claims. In this case, the court determined that no coverage was provided under the insured's GL policy nor under the insured's technology E&O policy. The case, titled Eyeblaster, Inc. v. Federal Ins. Co. (Chubb) (see here), involved an internet advertising firm (Eyeblaster) that allegedly intentionally downloaded spyware to a third party's computer (Sefton's) causing damages. Excellent summaries of this case can be found...