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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

October 08, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Refusal to Dismiss Band's Claim has Lloyd's Banging their Heads Against the Wall

"Exit light, courtroom fight, take the stand, Lloyds pay this band," as Metallica's COVID-19 lawsuit is allowed to proceed.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

September 30, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Product Liability Suit Filed Against Cannabis Producer for Lack of Warning Label

In Oregon, drops containing THC are not permitted to be sold without a warning label.

By Hannah Smith

1 minute read

September 30, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Tesla Analyzes Driving Behaviors of Potential FSD Users

According to Tesla, the FSD or full self-driving system will eventually handle both long- and short-distance trips without a driver intervening with the system.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

September 28, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Steps to Take Before a Loss to Get a Cyber Insurance Claim Paid

Tips for pursuing coverage for damages and liabilities stemming from a cyberattack.

By Luma S. Al-Shibib and Steven J. Pudell

7 minute read

September 28, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

$5 Million Workers' Compensation Fraud Scheme in California

The California Department of Insurance and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office have filed charges against multiple suspects in an organized insurance…

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

September 22, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Unvaccinated NY Transit Workers Will Not Receive $500K Death Benefit

A sum that is 10 times what is normally paid to survivors of city Transit Workers who die from a workplace injury or illness.

By Hannah Smith

1 minute read

September 20, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Is the Pendulum Swinging Back to Favor Policyholders for COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses?

By far the largest development in insurance coverage over the past year and a half has been the deluge of litigation over business interruption coverage…

By Angela R. Elbert and Paul Walker-Bright

8 minute read

September 11, 2021 | FC&S Insurance

Public or Livery Conveyance

The public or livery exclusion on the PAP raises many questions. This article discusses the exclusion, court cases that have interpreted the exclusion, and concerns about the exclusion raised by insureds and insurers.

By Hannah Smith

10 minute read

September 03, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Insured Directors Not 'Necessary' for Complete Adjudication of Insurer's Coverage Obligations

A federal court in New York denied an insurer's attempt to dismiss a coverage dispute, rejecting the insurer's contention that the individual insured directors were "necessary" parties.

By Michael S. Levine, Geoffrey B. Fehling, & Sima Kazmir.

4 minute read

September 01, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Australian Casino Appeals Federal Courts Rejection of Business Interruption Claim

The Star Entertainment Group reported an overall 2020 loss of more than $85 million.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read