Court of Appeal looks to true nature of claim in duty to defend application

The blog post titled "Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Claim Under Writer's Duty to Defend Application" on Miller Thomson's website discusses a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal regarding an insurer's duty to defend a claim under an insurance policy. The case involved a dispute between an insured party and their insurance company over coverage for a claim. The blog post provides an overview of the facts and issues in the case and analyzes the court's decision. It highlights the court's reaffirmation of the duty of an insurer to defend its insured against claims that potentially fall within the scope of the insurance policy, even if the ultimate outcome of the claim is uncertain. The blog post offers insights into the court's reasoning and its implications for insurers and insured parties in Ontario.