In denying coverage, the insurers claimed that the allegations of intentional conduct against Publix did not have an "occurrence" under the policies. Similarly, select insurers asserted that coverage was excluded for opioid lawsuits because the bodily injuries were "expected or intended," according to the complaint. (Credit: Michael715/Shutterstock.com) In denying coverage, the insurers claimed that the allegations of intentional conduct against Publix did not have an "occurrence" under the policies. Similarly, select insurers asserted that coverage was excluded for opioid lawsuits because the bodily injuries were "expected or intended," according to the complaint. (Credit: Michael715/Shutterstock.com)

Publix Super Markets Inc. hit back against more than a dozen insurance companies in a complaint filed in a federal court in Tampa for their alleged failure to honor policies in over 60 lawsuits aiming to hold the supermarket accountable for its alleged role in the opioid crisis.

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