For parties facing class action lawsuits, where the class seeks to recover for economic losses, there may still be opportunities for insurance coverage. Thus, where economic losses arise out of the purchase of products that have the potential for causing bodily injury, insurance coverage, at least for purposes of the duty to defend, may well be available.
Two fairly recent cases take up this scenario and both affirm coverage, at least for purposes of the duty to defend. Coverage was affirmed even though the relief sought in the class action complaints was solely for damages occasioned by economic loss.
