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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

April 29, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Illinois COVID-19 Workers' Comp Rule Blocked by Judge

The rule would have even allowed workers' compensation coverage for COVID-19 contracted by workers working at home.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

April 29, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

8th Circuit: Coverage Not Barred, Despite Faulty Workmanship

The 8th Circuit determined that the faulty workmanship exclusion did not apply, despite the occurrence of faulty workmanship on the roof panels in question.

By Hannah Smith

4 minute read

April 28, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

California Supreme Court Decision Removes Significant Obstacle To Coverage For Long-Tail Claims

Attorneys who worked directly on the latest Montrose case comment on the ramifications of the decision out of the California Supreme Court.

By David B. Goodwin, René L. Siemens and Jeffrey A. Kiburtz

12 minute read

April 23, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

PA Supreme: Does Coverage Apply for Allegations of Unintentional Shooting

An attorney who represented United Policyholders as amicus curiae in this matter provides an analysis of a decision that reaffirms PA's broad duty to defend.

By Timothy P. Law

5 minute read

April 22, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

NY Gov. Announces First Opioid Insurance Fraud Action

The Statement of Charges alleges that the opioid crisis in New York cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

April 16, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

The Case that Keeps on Giving: Montrose v. The California Supreme Court

After 31 years of litigation, the California Supreme Court has finally issued what has been deemed another groundbreaking ruling.

By Hannah Smith

6 minute read

April 14, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

FL Sens. Ask FEMA for 'Double Disaster' Guidance

Senators ask FEMA for guidance on how to evacuate at-risk areas in the wake of a hurricane during COVID-19. The duo has been deemed a 'double disaster' threat.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

April 08, 2020 | Daily Business Review

In the Case of the Bouncing Beach Ball, Courts Say No Insurance Coverage for Injury

A patron at Orlando's Rum Fest claimed injuries when he raised his hands to keep from being hit in the head by an oversized ball.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

April 08, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Can Moonlighting Officer's Widow Get Survivor Benefits?

After 15 years and alternating decisions at every level of litigation; is a drive home in your cop car "within the scope and course of employment?"

By Hannah Smith

7 minute read

April 07, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Case of Beach Ball Injury Decided for Insurer

Affirming the decision of the lower court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that the insurer has no duty to pay for losses ensuing…

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read