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As discussed in an article Zelle drafted in November 2023, "Viewpoint: Non-renewal, Cancellation, Reformation and Rescission of Insurance Policies in Texas", an insurer that wishes to rescind an insurance policy on the basis...more
In the home health care business? Whether a franchisor, franchisee, or independent agency, beware of bodily injury exclusions in professional liability policies that could eliminate coverage for otherwise covered claims....more
In a win for Wiley’s client, a Florida federal court held that a professional services exclusion barred coverage for underlying litigation arising out of the insured’s faulty DNA analysis services. A DNA laboratory provided...more
Join Goldberg Segalla partners Brady Yntema and Jeff Matty for an interactive webinar discussing critical issues facing insurers when presented with a time-limited, policy-limits demand to settle third-party liability claims...more
Allocation is a fundamental issue impacting every society and transcending virtually every major sector and function within a society. Economists sometimes describe this concept as society's allocation of its resources...more
Insurance professionals, risk managers, and counsel deal with it on a daily basis, plaintiffs' personal injury lawyers are driving and benefiting from it, consumers and policyholders are paying for it, litigation funders are...more
Applying Indiana state law, the Indiana Court of Appeals has held that a breach of contract exclusion did not preclude a duty to defend under an employment practices liability policy because some of the underlying allegations...more
Welcome to the latest issue of Insurance Insights, a gathering of notable legal developments and trends relevant to the insurance industry. In this issue, fires alter the landscape of California insurance, an expert’s...more
The auto insurance industry faces significant hurdles. As businesses grapple with rising costs and evolving risks, two key factors are reshaping the claims environment: social inflation and third-party litigation financing....more
In a win for policyholders, a federal court in Washington recently held that an insurer had a duty to defend a technology company against a vendor’s demand for damages it allegedly suffered when hackers accessed software...more
The wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rage and have destroyed or damaged more than 12,000 structures, mostly personal residences. Southern Californians will be impacted by the devastating aftermath for years to come. There...more
In 2015, Continental Casualty Company issued a commercial general liability policy to Zongwei Shen dba Nobles Massage Spa. The policy covered Shen (the spa owner) and Zhong Xin (the spa manager and Shen’s wife) for damages...more
There’s been plenty of litigation over whether construction defect claims qualify for coverage under a CGL policy. This month, we discuss two federal circuit court rulings (First and Seventh Circuits) that reach opposite...more
What is the scope of the insured’s duty to cooperate under a liability policy, and when can a lack of cooperation result in a loss of coverage? Join partners Jeff Matty and Brady Yntema for the answers to these questions as...more
Interpleader is a procedure that enables a stakeholder to deposit funds with the court to allow parties who claim they are entitled to the funds to litigate their respective entitlement. In many states liability insurers are...more
Rising defense costs, a shifting regulatory environment, and competitive insurance pricing are key trends shaping the general partnership liability (GPL) marketplace as we head into Q4 2024 and 2025. For both the venture...more
The "usual suspects" when looking for director and officer indemnification requirements are...more
Directors and officers facing liability claims, including investigations and enforcement proceedings, must pay careful attention to the notice provisions of their directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability coverage policies and...more
Parties to a lawsuit may have vastly different perspectives on the validity and value of a claim, but as a matter of course, the issue of settlement will arise. Trial is an exceedingly expensive endeavor with an uncertain...more
It depends on the nature of the claim against the insured and the type of coverage at issue. Liability insurance policies are broadly understood as either "occurrence" policies or "claims-made" policies, and each has a...more
The insured, Consolidated Restaurant Operations, a company that owns and operates dozens of restaurants, obtained a commercial property policy from Westport Insurance Company. Subject to certain exclusions, the policy covered...more
The growing frequency and ferocity of major weather events and natural disasters have pushed the climate change discussion to the forefront of governments and businesses. Droughts, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and volcanic...more
The right insurance coverage is critical for all businesses, and mass timber manufacturing is no exception. The complex and unique exposures mass timber manufacturers face creates a wide scope of insurance needs that vary by...more
Liability insurance policies are typically written on either an “occurrence” basis or a “claims made” basis. Under an occurrence-basis policy, the liability will be covered if the injury or damage occurred during the policy...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, applying California law, has held that no coverage was available under an employment practices liability insurance policy because the insured failed to give notice...more