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Charity Bike Ride Uninsured When Participant Is Injured

Charity Bike Ride Uninsured When Participant Is Injured

Charity Bike Ride Uninsured When Participant Is Injured

Court says exclusions prevent coverage for rider’s claims of charity’s negligence in auto accident
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit running long-distance bicycle rides to raise money for affordable housing has found itself uninsured when sued for negligence by one of its participants who was seriously injured while on a cross-country ride. A federal District Court in Philadelphia has granted summary judgment to the organization’s commercial liability and excess coverage insurers who sought a declaration that they had no obligation to protect the charity from the rider’s claims. Bike & Build organizes its cycling trips and recruits riders who commit to raise a certain amount of money, typically $4500, from others who sponsor their trips. It uses the funds to make grants to affordable housing...

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