An insurer shall not insure against the liability of the employer for the additional compensation recoverable for serious and willful misconduct of the employer or his agent. An insurer may, however, provide insurance against the expense of defending any suit for serious and willful misconduct against an employer or his agent.
Cal. Ins. Code § 11661
Policy Provisions
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case 43 Cal. 3d 148 - Cole v. Fair Oaks Fire Protection District (1987)
Most recently applied in Bigge Crane & Rigging Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (October 2010)
Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1062.
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