This appellate win closes out the Mackie negligence case against Hanover's insured, removing any potential payout or settlement liability. For THG, this is a clean end to a low-probability but nonzero tail risk. No further appeal or exposure remains — the only post-ruling filing was an order denying rehearing and modifying the opinion with no change in judgment.
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Executive Summary
The California Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment in favor of Hanover Insurance Company in Mackie v. Hanover Insurance Co., holding that Hanover's insured (Goldman Inc.) owed no duty of care to plaintiffs injured by an employee's off-site assault unrelated to workplace duties. The ruling entirely eliminates the insurance liability exposure Hanover faced as intervenor/defender for its insured, closing out this litigation with no payout.
Court Ruling Details
Key Facts
- California Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment for Hanover Insurance; opinion filed May 15, 2026, modified May 27, 2026.
- Plaintiffs alleged Goldman Inc. negligently hired/retained Kimberly Goldman, who struck them with a rental car after a divorce hearing and then committed suicide.
- The court found no breach of duty because Kimberly had no history of workplace violence, worked remotely with little client interaction, and the assault occurred outside work duties.
- Hanover Insurance intervened to defend its insured and obtained summary judgment; the ruling closes the case with no financial liability for Hanover or Goldman Inc.
- The appellate panel ordered the trial court's judgment affirmed; costs awarded to Hanover.
Financial Impact
No damages awarded; liability exposure entirely eliminated.
Risk Factors
- No remaining litigation risk from this case; ruling is final.
- Broader negligent-hiring precedent unchanged — this unpublished opinion carries no binding weight outside this case.
- Other unrelated insurance claims or class actions against THG are unaffected.
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