Theodore A. Keyes

Theodore A. Keyes

November 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Southern District Refuses to Grant Summary Judgment Due to Lack of Documentary Evidence Demonstrating That Insured's Misrepresentations Were Material

The authors write "In New York, insurers are generally entitled to rescind an insurance policy issued in reliance on a policyholder's material misrepresentations. This provides insurers with an important tool to avoid paying out claims where the policy was issued based on false information in the application."

By Howard B. Epstein and Theodore A. Keyes

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