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].
September 09, 2021 | FC&S Insurance
In Final 9/11 Case, Judge Hellerstein Rejects World Trade Center Plaintiffs’ Bid for Portion of Insurer’s Settlement of Subrogation Suit with Aviation DefendantsJudge Alvin K. Hellerstein decided the last case pending before him dealing with the massive property losses caused by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
By FC&S Legal Director Esq. Steven A. Meyerowitz
49 minute read
September 09, 2021 | FC&S Insurance
9/11 Insurers Move Closer to $221.5 Million Award Against IranFirst Published December 5, 2017. A U.S. Magistrate Judge in New York has recommended that the Islamic Republic of Iran pay $221,505,968.40, in addition…
By FC&S Legal Director Esq. Steven A. Meyerowitz
7 minute read
August 28, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Insurance Policy Did Not Cover Water Damage from Hurricane Irma, Florida Court SaysA Florida court has granted summary judgment in favor of an insurer in a case in which a property owner sought coverage for water damage to its building from Hurricane Irma.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
4 minute read
May 01, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Florida Split: Should Expected Attorneys' Fees Add to Amount in Controversy in Insurance Coverage Cases?A federal court in Florida has highlighted a split among Florida district courts regarding whether to include statutory attorneys' fees when calculating whether an insurance coverage case removed from state court meets the amount in controversy requirement under federal law.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
5 minute read
January 21, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Should Expected Attorneys' Fees Add to Amount in Controversy in Insurance Coverage Cases?A decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida highlights a split among Florida district courts regarding whether to include…
By Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq.
5 minute read
January 21, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
New Year NewsWelcome to the Winter 2020 issue of the Insurance Coverage Law Report! After seven and a half years, we are leaving our roles as Editor-in-Chief and…
By Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., and Victoria Prussen Spears, Esq.
4 minute read
December 18, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Security Services Fell Within Insurance Policy's Professional Services Exclusion, Ninth Circuit ConcludesThe Ninth Circuit has ruled that security services offered by a security company fell within the professional services exclusion in the commercial general liability insurance policy issued to the security company.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
4 minute read
December 18, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Insurance Policy That Only Covered Claims Precluded by Federal Law Was Not Illusory, 11th Circuit HoldsThe Eleventh Circuit has ruled that an auto insurance policy was not illusory merely because it insured no risk for which the insured could be held liable.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz
4 minute read
December 18, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
New York Directs Insurers to Cover Vaping Cessation TreatmentsNew York has issued guidance advising New York insurers that they must cover the costs associated with most vaping cessation – without co-pays, coinsurance, and deductibles – using the same treatments recommended for smoking cessation.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz | Victoria Spears
2 minute read
December 18, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
National Association of Insurance Commissioners Elects Officers for 2020The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has elected new officers for 2020.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz | Victoria Spears
2 minute read