Dishing Up Directors & Officers Insurance Coverage for Foodborne Illness

Directors & Officers coverage for wrongful acts by a company’s officers and directors can play an important role in defending litigation over foodborne illness, particularly in cases implicating the responsible corporate officer doctrine and wire fraud, attorney J. Wylie Donald said. In this article, the authors urge food providers to consider their D&O coverage when facing litigation, government investigations, and claims of market stigma connected with foodborne illness.