Liberty Mutual Drops Processed Foods Coverage Suit Against Mars

A Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. unit is dropping its case against Mars Inc. over coverage for a lawsuit alleging the food conglomerate intentionally marketed ultra-processed foods to children despite knowing about possible adverse health consequences.

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. filed its notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice Friday in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

• Liberty Mutual sued Mars in March, arguing the underlying litigation wasn’t covered because it alleged only intentional conduct by the food company.
• Commercial general liability policies issued to Mars don’t require the insurer to pay its legal defense costs or ...