A recent ruling by the Tennessee Court of Appeals in Patton v. Pearson1 upheld the ‘Sutton Rule’ in a subrogation action following a house fire at a rental property. The court’s decision emphasizes the crucial role of lease...more
7/6/2023
/ Appeals ,
Co-Insured Issues ,
Collateral Source Rule ,
Fire Damage ,
Fire Insurance ,
Landlords ,
Property Insurance ,
Rental Property ,
Residential Leases ,
Subrogation ,
Tennessee
While the Virginia Supreme Court has never addressed the made whole doctrine by name, a recent federal district court opinion has declared the made whole doctrine “is alive and well in the Commonwealth.” Sustainable Sea...more