Court sides with Markel in dispute over defense costs in United Talent Agency poaching case
CAA alleged that UTA engaged in a deliberate scheme to hire away its clients and employees. The lawsuit included claims such as inducing breach of contract, intentional interference with contractual and economic relationships, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and conspiracy—each requiring proof of intentional wrongdoing. The Ninth Circuit held that these claims, by their nature, fell within the statutory exclusion under § 533.
