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Steven A. Meyerowitz

Steven A. Meyerowitz

Steven A. Meyerowitz, a Harvard Law School graduate, is the founder and president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. He may be contacted at [email protected].

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September 27, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Court Limits Hurricane Coverage at Naples Country Club, Won't Tee Up for Appeal

A federal judge refused to certify two questions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

5 minute read

September 26, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Court Enforces Insured's Unsigned Assignment to Health Care Provider

A Michigan court has ruled that the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan/Michigan Automobile Insurance Placement Facility improperly rejected a health care provider's claim because the injured party had not signed the assignment to the provider.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

4 minute read

September 26, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Disclaimer Letter Was Evidence Auto Insurance Policy Existed, New York Appellate Court Rules

A New York court has ruled that an insurance company's disclaimer letter was evidence that it insured a vehicle allegedly involved in an automobile accident.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

3 minute read

September 26, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

'Property Subrogation Arbitration Agreement' Excluded Compulsory Arbitration of Product Liability Claims, Court Says

A New York court has ruled that an amendment to a property subrogation arbitration agreement excluded product liability claims from mandatory arbitration – even for claims arising before the effective date of the amendment.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

3 minute read

September 26, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Exclusions Precluded Insurance Coverage for Wrongful Death Claim

A North Carolina court has ruled that exclusions in an insurance policy precluded coverage of a wrongful death claim against the insured company asserted by the estate of a deceased employee.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

5 minute read

September 26, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

New York Insurance Regulator Fines American Progressive Life and Health

The New York State Department of Financial Services has fined American Progressive Life and Health Insurance Company of New York $260,000 after finding that it rescinded certain life insurance policies without the consent of policyholders.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

2 minute read

September 25, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Insurer May Not Use Judgment Against Insured's Assignee as Defense to Insured's Suit, Michigan Court Rules

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has rejected an auto insurer's efforts to rely on res judicata and collateral estoppel to block an insured's suit.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

3 minute read

September 25, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Additur and Remittitur Require Consent of Both Parties, New Jersey Supreme Court Rules in Insurance Coverage Case

The New Jersey Supreme Court has rejected the practice of judges setting damages awards through remittitur and additur without the consent of both parties.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

6 minute read

September 25, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Florida Jury Awards $248,500 to Plaintiff Who Alleged Bouncers Injured Him

A Florida jury has awarded $248,500 to a plaintiff who alleged that he had been injured when bouncers ejected him from a bar.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

2 minute read

September 24, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Appellate Court Limits Application of 'Wage and Hour' Exclusion in EPLI Policy

A California court has ruled that a "wage and hour" exclusion in an employment practices liability insurance policy should be narrowly interpreted.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz

6 minute read