Daily Market Updates: $3M default judgment, $10 in damages: insurer’s duty-to-defend failure barely stings

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$3M default judgment, $10 in damages: insurer’s duty-to-defend failure barely stings

Friday, October 23, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Health Insurance

A $3M default judgment, a $10 payout - and the insurer knew the whole time

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