Frederic J Giordano

April 03, 2016 | FC&S Insurance

Recoupment of Defense Costs: An Ohio Court Weighs in on the Debate

An Ohio appellate court recently addressed the much-debated issue of recoupment of defense costs, holding in a 2–1 decision, and on very narrow grounds,…

By Frederic J. Giordano and Denise N. Yasinow

9 minute read

March 18, 2015 | FC&S Insurance

Supreme Court of New Jersey Confirms “Fairly Debatable” Standard for First Party Bad Faith; Acknowledges Relevance of Actual Investigation

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently issued an important pair of decisions for policyholders with bad faith claims against their first-party insurance…

By Frederic J. Giordano and Robert F. Pawlowski

6 minute read

July 24, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal

Late Filing Under a Claims-Made vs. An Occurrence-Based Policy

N.J. Appellate Division issues surprising opinion that creates an inconsistency.

By Frederic J. Giordano, Robert F. Pawlowski and Erica S. Mekles

10 minute read

June 06, 2014 | FC&S Insurance

Alabama Supreme Court Clarifies Position on Construction Coverage Question

In an important decision for policyholders in the construction business, Owners Insurance Company v. Jim Carr Homebuilder, LLC (“Carr”),[1]…

By Frederic J. Giordano and Robert F. Pawlowski

6 minute read

June 26, 2013 | FC&S Insurance

Connecticut Supreme Court Determines Damage Caused by Unintended Faulty Work Constitutes Property Damage Resulting from an “Occurrence” Under Standard Commercial General Liability Policy

Frederic J. Giordano, a partner in K&L Gates’ Newark office, focuses his practice on complex civil and commercial litigation, with an emphasis…

By Frederic J. Giordano and Ashley L. Turner

5 minute read

June 01, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

Time To Say Bye Bye Burd

An Appellate Division decision calls attention again to the inequity of New Jersey law dealing with an insurer's duty to pay for defense of lawsuits against its insureds.

By Frederic J. Giordano

4 minute read

June 18, 2008 | New Jersey Law Journal

Avoid Construction Risk Transfer Pitfalls: Build Peace of Mind with Due Diligence

Contractors and subcontractors who are aware of the potential pitfalls associated with indemnification agreements and promises to insure can take care to protect their interests to the fullest extent possible.

By Frederic J. Giordano and Robert F. Pawlowski

7 minute read

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