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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

§ 15

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§ 15
Parent Document
Beltway Management Co. v. Lexington-Landmark Insurance, 746 F. Supp. 1145 (1990)
Effective Date
1990-09-19

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Landmark’s final contention is that the Policy does not cover the Tenant Council’s claims because the Broad Form Endorsement excludes injuries “arising out of the willful violation of a penal statute or ordinance.” Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability Endorsement § 11(B)(2). Because the District of Columbia Housing and Fire Codes provides criminal penalties for certain violations, Landmark concludes it has no duty to defend against claims for any housing code violations. Statutes are not, however, considered penal merely be *1159