Insurance Coverage for Lawsuits Arising out of Spectator Injuries

By Shaun Crosner Spectator injuries at live sporting events have long been a source of potential liability for venues and professional sports teams. Legal disputes with spectators can result in significant litigation costs and significant judgments and settlements. However, venues and teams may be able to defray some or all of these expenses with frequently overlooked assets: their comprehensive or commercial general liability (“CGL”) insurance policies.   Given the broad coverage pro