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In Luke, Inc. v. Berkley National Insurance Company, 2025 WL 2210783 (W.D. Tenn. 2025), the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee determined that the “completion” of a construction project for...more
Virtually every insurance policy contains specific duties required of an insured in the event of loss. Typically, an insured's duties, which may be modified by endorsement, include claim reporting or claim notice...more
With five months to go, 2025 is already the year of the flash flood in the United States. To date, the National Weather Service has issued more than 3,600 flash flood warnings across the United States in 20251...more
When wildfires, floods or other disasters strike, multiple policyholders can be affected in similar ways. But historically, each policyholder would take on their insurance company alone—a tough task, especially for individual...more
Schnatzmeyer v. State Farm Ins. Co., No. 3:23-CV-02820-K, 2025 WL 1697505, at *1 (N.D. Tex. June 17, 2025). In a case involving two overlapping freeze claims—and a substantial array of legal issues affecting insurers in...more
The United States District Court for the Southern District of California, applying California law, has held that an email issued to an insured homeowners association (“HOA”) before the inception of the relevant claims-made...more
Increasing abuses in the claims process have caused insurance companies to rethink the traditional model of sending out cash to pay claims. Far too often, that cash is used for purposes other than fixing damage, with a...more
We’ve selected five recent insurance decisions for this month’s update. Foreign insurers will be pleased with the Second Circuit’s revamped view of the New York Convention. In finding that the international treaty is...more
We are attorneys and don’t sell or broker insurance. Yet, we’re writing to alert business owners of a direct threat posed by a “set it and forget it” approach to insurance coverage. Why? Because we see firsthand the damage...more
As the 2025 hurricane season unfolds, insurance companies prepare. Early summer is time to closely monitor hurricane forecasts, assess risks, and account for financial implications that could arise due to increased property...more
In Caribe D. Billie v. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp. et al, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp.’s (“Insurer”) motion for summary judgment, holding that the Insurer was...more
In a recent COVID-19 Washington State insurance bad faith case, Tulalip Tribes of Washington v. Lexington Ins. Co., Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed Washington’s stance holding lost physical use of...more
The Los Angeles area fires that started in early January have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses throughout the region. The fires triggered ongoing evacuation orders and warnings as communities coped with dangerous...more
In Ram Krishana Inc. d/b/a Motel 6 Sulphur v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. (2025 WL 371016) (S.D.N.Y. 2025)), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York determined that the plaintiff lacked an...more
Every year, Quarles & Brady LLP's Insurance Recovery Team compiles a list of important decisions by Wisconsin state and federal courts addressing insurance issues. Our goal is to keep you informed of developments and help you...more
The recent fires in California had a devastating impact on various communities, with many homeowners losing or facing severe damage to their properties. As residents begin the challenging process of recovery, understanding...more
In Jackson v. Spinnaker Insurance Company, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania considered a homeowners insurance coverage dispute, ultimately finding that questions of residency and...more
This seems like a simple concept; however, this is the exact question that the Honorable Judge Lee Rosenthal was asked to address in Cutchall v. Chubb Lloyd’s Ins. Co. of Texas, CIVIL ACTION NO. 23-3745, 2024 WL 5264707,...more
California’s beauty is undeniable, but its vulnerability to wildfires is a harsh reality. If you’re a homeowner in the Golden State, the aftermath of a wildfire can be devastating, both personally and financially. Navigating...more
Our hearts are with all of the fire victims in this devastating time. This advice is not new, but it bears re-circulating due to the current crisis: Maximizing Homeowner Insurance Coverage Benefits After a Fire....more
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered losses due to the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Below we offer some guidance to those affected by these devastating fires to pursue and preserve their rights to...more
State Farm Florida Ins. Co. v. Feltes, Fla. 6th DCA, No. 6D2023-0991, November 27, 2024 - This case arose out of the policyholder’s ongoing plumbing issues in her home. The insured property was built in the early 1960s, and...more
Holding Insurance Companies Accountable, LLC. A/A/O Stephen Wells v. American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida, Circuit Court, 5th Judicial Circuit in and for Lake County, Civil Division, Case No. 2021-CA-00523 - The...more
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation v. Ramon Arias, et al., Fla. 3d DCA, No. 3D23-0895, December 4, 2024 - Citizens Property Insurance Corporation appealed a May 2, 2023, final judgment entered in favor of Ramon and...more
The insured punched and kicked the Claimant, causing injuries. The Claimant sued the insured alleging that the insured assaulted him, and negligently and recklessly caused his injuries. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance...more