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Carlton Fields

Sixth Circuit Finds No E&O Coverage for GL Carrier Under E&O Policy for Underlying Motel Claim

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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

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Slip, Trip, Splash: Summer Hazards on Commercial Property

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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

Stark & Stark

Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents: What You Do Next Matters

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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

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Fifth Circuit Holds No Liability Coverage for Negligence Claim Premised on Allegations of Intentional Conduct

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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

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Are Consumer Protection or False Advertising Claims Covered By Insurance?

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​​​​​​​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

Zelle LLP

Opioid Case May Guide Climate Change Insurance Suits

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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

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When the Bark is NOT Worse than the Bite

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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

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Critical Analysis in the Claims Handling Process - One or Multiple Occurrences?

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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

Polsinelli

Re-Opening the Economy and Getting Back to Business: Business Owners’ Liability Risk When Dealing With Customers and Others

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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

Nossaman LLP

A Further Extension Of Coverage For Intentional Acts

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Following the June 4, 2018 landmark decision by the California Supreme Court in Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation v. Ledesma & Meyer Construction Company, 5 Cal. 5th 216 (2018), the insurance industry is not taking the...more

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