The Duty to Cooperate Under a Liability Policy
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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 388: Listen and Learn – Policy Exclusions (Evidence)
Nonprofit Basics: Insurance Coverage for the New Nonprofit
Tax Liability Insurance Products: A Hidden Gem in the Transactional Lawyer’s Tool Box
Asset Protection 101: Are You and Your Family Protected from Litigation, Creditors, and Divorce?
Subro Sense Podcast - Considerations In Fixed Funds/Limited Pool Scenarios
JONES DAY PRESENTS®: Insurance Implications of the California Consumer Privacy Act
Prior & Pending Litigation
In Columbia Casualty Co. v. State Auto Mutual Insurance Co., the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded, under Ohio law, that a demand letter to a general liability insurance carrier’s insured containing allegations of bad...more
On January 30, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp, joined by other elected officials and Georgia industry leaders, released his tort reform package in an effort to crack down on Nuclear Verdicts®. An ever-rising number of Nuclear...more
Summer brings sunshine, sandals—and a spike in slip-and-fall accidents. As crowds flock to pools, amusement parks, outdoor malls, and restaurants with patios, property owners and businesses need to stay vigilant....more
Memorial Day is approaching and, with it, the unofficial start of summer. Many minds turn to thoughts of cookouts, inviting friends over to swim in backyard pools, and evenings spent playing basketball games on driveways....more
In my years representing seriously injured clients throughout New Jersey, I’ve seen just how devastating a simple slip, trip, or fall can be. A cracked sidewalk or uneven paver stones, a wet grocery store floor, or a poorly...more
As a New Jersey personal injury lawyer, I understand the devastating impact a slip and fall accident can have on your life. Whether it’s a fall in a store, a slippery sidewalk, or even a poorly maintained stairway, these...more
Eleventh Circuit Judicially Estops Claimant From Recovering Intentional Tort Judgment Under Errors and Omission Liability Policy - In a rarely seen application of the judicial estoppel doctrine in the third-party coverage...more
Uber is a California-born taxi service that relies upon apps on tablets, smartphones, and computers. Requests for service come with a few finger taps rather than hailing for cabs or competing with other taxi riders for...more
In most states, drivers must have automobile liability coverage to pay damages caused by a driver's negligence. Failure to do so can result in fines and denial of registration. According to the Insurance Information Institute...more
Dionicio Rodriguez v. Shelbourne Spring, LLC, et al. and Sir Electric, LLC v. Hartford Underwriters Ins. Co., No. A-2079-22 (Dec. 22, 2023) - The Appellate Division affirmed the Law Division order granting Hartford...more
In Gold Coast Commodities, Inc. v. Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Co., issued May 22, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a pollution liability policy did not provide coverage for a negligence...more
It is important to note that if a contractor or worker gets injured on your job, you may be held legally responsible. Springtime not only brings warmer weather, luscious greenery, and colorful flowers to Long Island, but...more
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020, car wrecks involving pedestrians caused the deaths of 6,516 pedestrians, amounting to one death every 81 minutes....more
Whether consumer protection or false advertising claims are covered by insurance depends on the kind of insurance policies in play. For example, coverage for such claims under a CGL policy is unlikely because an...more
In a decision that further muddies the already murky waters of “occurrence” jurisprudence, the California Court of Appeal has ruled that a general liability policy does not cover a homeowner who mistakenly grades the wrong...more
The rising tide of climate change lawsuits is sure to bring with it a wave of declaratory judgment actions on the issue of whether liability insurers have an obligation to defend fossil fuel producers and other climate change...more
Dog Bite Cases in North Carolina - Dog bite claims are common among insurance carriers. The Insurance Information Institute reported $882 million in carrier liability for dog bites and injuries in 2021. In 2020, AP News...more
Off-Highway Vehicles ("OHVs"), specifically All-Terrain Vehicles ("ATVs") and Utility Terrain Vehicles ("UTVs"), are prevalent throughout North Carolina. These vehicles come in an array of styles and can differ in their...more
An issue that often arises when an insurer is determining whether a policy provides coverage for bodily injury or property damage under a liability policy is the number of occurrences that may be triggered under the policy. ...more
A California federal court has ruled that an insured's misrepresentation in a Statement of No Loss in support of reinstatement of its liability insurance policy provided the basis to rescind the policy reinstatement, but not...more
While the “right” time to open the economy is hotly debated, many states have made the decision that it is time to get back to business. That means that businesses will be opening while there is still a continuing risk of...more
An Illinois state appellate court recently ruled that a customer's biometric privacy class action claims against an insured tanning salon potentially fell within two insurer's personal injury coverage. See, West Bend Mutual...more
Welcome to CICR’s annual review of insurance cases. Here, we spotlight five decisions from the last year that you should know about—and five pending cases to watch. As our picks for “Cases to Know” indicate, 2019 was not a...more
Underinsured Motorist ("UIM") coverage is an incredibly important source of insurance in car accident cases involving personal injuries. Liability insurance pays claims for someone when they are at-fault for an accident;...more