Jonathan A Dachs

March 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Insurance Law column, Jonathan A. Dachs reports upon the State of New York Department of Financial Services' recently-published 2018 Automobile Insurance Complaint Ranking.

By Jonathan A. Dachs

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January 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Insurance Law column, Jonathan A. Dachs writes: Decisions on the issue of whether the 'Thrasher' requirements for a valid noncooperation disclaimer have been met continue to abound, and to provide additional guidance for the assertion and/or refutation of the noncooperation defense.

By Jonathan A. Dachs

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January 02, 2019 | FC&S Insurance

I take this opportunity to present this brief survey of recent developments in the area of uninsured motorist (UM), underinsured motorist (UIM), and supplementary…

By Jonathan A. Dachs

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December 18, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Insurance Law columnist Jonathan A. Dachs presents a brief survey of recent developments in the area of Uninsured Motorist, Underinsured Motorist, and Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist law. As in the past, 2018 was marked by a great deal of significant activity in this highly litigated, ever-changing and complex area of the law.

By Jonathan A. Dachs

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August 09, 2018 | FC&S Insurance

New York Insurance Law §3420, with its several varied provisions, including, inter alia, those pertaining to direct actions against insurers to collect…

By Jonathan A. Dachs

12 minute read

August 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal

New York Insurance Law §3420, with its several varied provisions, including, inter alia, those pertaining to direct actions against insurers to collect on unsatisfied judgments, notice to the insurer, disclaimers, prejudice, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and interspousal liability coverage, is undoubtedly one of the most important and frequently cited and relied upon statutory provisions in insurance disputes and litigation.

By Jonathan A. Dachs

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May 24, 2018 | FC&S Insurance

A recent split decision of the Court of Appeals, in Contact Chiropractic v. New York City Transit Authority, 2018 N.Y. Slip Op. 03093 (May 1, 2018),…

By Jonathan A. Dachs

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May 15, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Insurance Law columnist Jonathan A. Dachs writes: A recent split decision of the Court of Appeals has answered an interesting question regarding whether the six-year statute of limitations under CPLR 213(2) or the three-year statute of limitations under CPLR 214(2) is applicable to a dispute with respect to the payment of no-fault (PIP) benefits by a self-insurer, and, in so doing, has raised several questions still to be answered

By Jonathan A. Dachs

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March 20, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Insurance Law columnist Jonathan A. Dachs writes: Consumers purchasing new insurance policies on June 19, 2018 should examine their policies carefully to make sure that the new beneficial SUM limits provisions are contained therein.

By Jonathan A. Dachs

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January 16, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Insurance Law columnist Jonathan A. Dachs writes: Reaction to the important decision in 'Carlson v. American International Group' has been mixed, breaking down largely along policyholder/claimant and insurer lines. It remains to be seen how this decision plays out in the future, and whether the legislature will be motivated again to make any changes to the language of Ins. L. §3420.

By Jonathan A. Dachs

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