Professional Liability Blog

In Allied Design Consultants, Inc. v. Pekin Ins. Co. the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court recently affirmed a trial court’s grant of summary judgment finding the allegations in multiple personal injury lawsuits fell under the professional services exclusion included in the plaintiff’s insurance policy, and thus, the insurer was not required to defend the plaintiff in the lawsuit. 2024 IL App (4th) 4230738 (May 23, 2024).

When a professional faces a malpractice claim, contacting the insurance carrier can often lead to further feelings of dread or worry. Yet it is critical to timely and accurately report every actual or potential claim, or coverage may be barred.