Question

A plaintiff filed an action against a defendant in federal district court, seeking compensatory damages for negligence after a car accident. The defendant has a policy of automobile liability insurance under which its insurance company will pay for the defendant’s defense and all or part of the defendant’s liability in the action. Is the defendant’s insurance policy subject to discovery by the plaintiff?

Answer 1

Answer: Yes, because insurance policies generally are part of the defendant's required disclosures.

Explanation: It is common to ask for insurance policies disclosures when there is litigation and it is perfectly legal.