While policy exclusions can serve as a useful means for insurers to limit their liability and manage risk, they can also be a source of confusion and disagreement between policyholders and insurers.
In this case, both parties have put forth strong arguments for their positions, and it will be up to the court to determine the merits of each argument and how the policy exclusion at issue should be interpreted.
Regardless of the outcome, it is likely that the case will serve as a cautionary tale for both policyholders and insurers to carefully review and understand the terms of their insurance policies to avoid potential disputes.