Liberty Mutual sues two carriers, alleging they ducked a contractor’s defense

The tenders went nowhere, according to the complaint. Liberty Mutual says it tendered the contractor’s defense to Crum & Forster on August 2, 2024, and again on January 30, 2026. By a letter dated March 12, 2026, the complaint alleges, Crum & Forster “belatedly responded to the tenders wrongfully denying any duty to defend and/or indemnify.” A separate tender to Starr on February 13, 2026, drew no answer, the filing says, alleging Starr “has failed and/or refused to respond or acknowledge its obligations.”