https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/johnny-depp/insurance-company-sues-amber-heard-to-keep-from-paying-for-johnny-depp-judgment-and-legal-fees/
In the complaint, New York Marine notes that California insurance law provides that although an insurance company may be liable for an insured partys negligence,
an insurer is not liable for a loss caused by the willful act of the insured
[.] New York Marine argues that since Heard was found by a Virginia jury to have
acted with actual malice in other words, willfully
when defaming Depp, the company should not have to indemnify Heard.
The suit also claims New York Marine accepted Heards defense on October 1, 2019 through the law firm Cameron McEvoy and had agreed to continue its coverage through that firm. However, New York Marine claims Cameron McEvoy withdrew from the case on November 2, 2020 at the advice of Heard or attorneys representing her. It suggests New York Marine did not approve of a concomitant change in counsel and therefore shouldnt have to pay for Heards legal fees.
Oof.
It's not the end of the world, but we can see it from here.