A client of the law firm Jones Day is actively seeking indemnification for a $7.2 million privacy settlement, in addition to defense costs, in a legal dispute involving CNA Financial Corporation. The company’s stance is brought to light by a report that highlights a contention over the timeline of covered expenses. Specifically, CNA agreed to cover claim expenses starting from April 23, 2024, while all expenses under scrutiny were related to a civil action with ongoing Department of Justice investigations into a qui tam complaint centralized in the matter.
Mark Rotatori, a partner at Jones Day, presented this argument on behalf of the plaintiff, drawing attention to the discrepancy in the dates as part of the case’s unfolding details. The outcome of this contention may set a significant precedent for how indemnification claims are assessed in similar privacy settlement contexts.