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A hospital leases space in an office building for its walk-in clinic. The clinic is responsible for maintaining the property in a safe condition. A patient being treated at the clinic was hurt in an accident involving the elevator. He sued the hospital and clinic as well as the owner of the building. Does the hospital’s commercial general liability policy cover the exposure? Why or why not? ...[Show More]

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Yes. It is a premises exposure. The hospital may be able to sue the clinic for a contractual violation of the lease as a result of allowing a loose carpet at the top of stairs.

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