Spoilation of Evidence Claim and the CGL Form

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I read an article recently that mentioned spoilation of evidence and noted possible coverage issues under an insurance policy. What is spoilation of evidence, and would a commercial general liability (CGL) form provide coverage for an insured if a claim for spoilation were made against him?

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