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].
July 02, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Prior Knowledge Exclusion Barred Insurance Coverage for Expert Au Pair, 11th Circuit HoldsThe Eleventh Circuit has ruled that the prior knowledge exclusion in an errors and omissions liability insurance policy precluded coverage of a lawsuit where the insured knew that a negligent misrepresentation claim “might likely be made” against it.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
5 minute read
July 02, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Second Brother Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Insurance FraudA former insurance agent has been sentenced to 101 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $20,056,054.67 in restitution for his role in defrauding two finance companies.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
3 minute read
July 01, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Judge Rules Exclusion Bars Coverage After Giant Hot Water Heater LeakA federal judge ruled coverage for damage to a home's foundation after the leak was specifically banned by the policy.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
4 minute read
June 20, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Insured's Expert Was Not Entitled to Be Paid Before Deposition, Florida Court RulesA federal district court in Florida has ruled that it was improper for an insured's expert witness to condition his appearance for a deposition on advance payment of his fees by the insurer.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
6 minute read
June 20, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
No Insurance Coverage for Jewelry Mart Shooting During Attempted Armed Robbery, Appeals Court ConfirmsA California appellate court has ruled that a homeowners' insurance policy did not cover a lawsuit alleging that the insured shot the owner of a jewelry mart multiple times during an attempted armed robbery.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
6 minute read
June 20, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Insurance Policies Did Not Cover Negligence Claims Stemming from First-Degree Murder, 10th Circuit RulesThe Tenth Circuit has ruled that an insurer had no duty to defend its insured in a lawsuit stemming from a first-degree murder even where the insured was sued for negligence or recklessness rather than for an intentional tort.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
3 minute read
June 20, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Earth Movement Exclusion Barred Insurance Coverage of Structural Damage to Home Stemming from Water LeakA federal district court in Florida has ruled that the earth movement exclusion in an insurance policy excluded coverage for structural damage to a home that allegedly came about after 4,000 gallons of water leaked from a water heater.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
4 minute read
June 20, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Claims Committee of Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Reports on Claims LitigationThe Claims Committee of Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has provided an interesting update on claims litigation during the first four months of this year.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
3 minute read
June 20, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Bipartisan Support for TRIA Reauthorization at Senate HearingThere appears to be bipartisan support for reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, at least from statements made by two senators at a hearing, entitled “The Reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program,” before a Senate committee on Tuesday.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
14 minute read
June 19, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Insurer Must Defend Electric Company Against Suit Alleging Billing Misconduct, 1st Circuit RulesThe First Circuit has ruled that an insurer must defend a private energy company serving customers in Maine against a lawsuit alleging that the company had engaged in misconduct that resulted in customers receiving higher bills than expected.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
4 minute read
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