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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

August 25, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Captive Plan Perpetuated by Thousands of Forged Signatures and Fake Policies

One of the oldest insurance agencies in Texas has sued for participating in an elaborate fraud scheme involving forged signatures and fake policies for thousands of apartment residents in the state.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

August 23, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Fitbit Data Used in Criminal Case, Using Smart Tech to Bust Fraud Attempts

The information that smart devices track has the potential to prove or refute many different types of claims in court or in an investigation. The insurance industry can use smart technology to bust fraud attempts; the obstacle becomes obtaining the smart data.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

August 18, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Gibson Dunn-Backed Trade Secrets Suit in MGA Reinsurance Sector

These suits were surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaints here.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

August 18, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Allstate Abuses State Law Loophole to Hike Rates by 25%

The loophole allowed the auto insurer to bypass the state Insurance Commissioner in implementing the humongous rate hikes.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

August 18, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

SC Supreme Court Rules in COVID Business Interruption Case

The court considered the certified question from the U. S. District Court, finding in favor of the insurer.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

August 15, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

NHTSA Launches Another Tesla Probe After Motorcycle Fatalities

The NHTSA does say that the Tesla technology has the potential to greatly reduce traffic crashes, but the agency is currently intensifying efforts to understand the risks of automated vehicles so it can determine what regulations may be necessary to protect drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.

By Hannah Smith JD

2 minute read

August 12, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Suit Filed Seeking Judgment That Insurer Has No Duty to Defend Portion of $21M Judgment Under Excess Professional Liability Policy

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By Hannah Smith JD

1 minute read

August 08, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Insurer Not Responsible for Ticket Refunds After COVID-19 Cancellation

The popular SXSW music festival in Austin was canceled in 2020, and ticket holders were unhappy with their choices of compensation.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

August 08, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks San Jose Gun Liability Insurance Act

The attempt by the NAGR to block the gun fee ordinance has been temporarily blocked by a California District Court.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

August 04, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Policyholder Blocked Repairs, Now Can't Recover Damages from Insurer

An insured cannot recover damages from an insurance company if they failed to comply with the policy and failed to allow the insurer to make the necessary repairs.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read