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Judge to interpret insurance policy in State Police spying lawsuit

September 9, 2025

A closely watched case is unfolding in West Virginia that could set an important precedent for how insurance policies are interpreted in multi-plaintiff lawsuits. Spilman Member Don Parker recently argued in a case involving the West Virginia State Police that policy language supports grouping related events into a single occurrence, a position that would significantly limit the insurance company’s liability exposure. Matters like this make it clear that careful drafting of coverage language is critical for businesses in every industry.