By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | August 11, 2017
Based on the unambiguous language of an insurance policy, a material misrepresentation by an insured to the insurer could void the policy even though the statement was allegedly made in connection with a claim, rather than at the time of the initial application. The insured was only required to cooperate in providing documentation in connection with a claim, and not with the insurer's attempt to deny coverage based on a policy exclusion.
By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | August 11, 2017
The defendant insurer was obligated to provide a defense to plaintiff, a manufacturer of fire engines facing hundreds of firefighter claims of occupational noise-induced hearing loss, where the coverage provided was primary under the general provisions of the applicable policies rather than excess, as the insurer maintained. The court denied the defendant's motion for summary judgment.
By therecorder | The Recorder | August 10, 2017
C.A. 1st; A147808 The First Appellate District affirmed trial court orders. The court held that the trial court did not lose jurisdiction of a bail bond…
By Max Mitchell | August 10, 2017
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments dealing the interplay between household vehicle exclusions limiting insurance stacking and the state's Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. The case at issue should give the justices a chance to revisit a topic the high court has split on twice in the past 10 years.
By Kristen Rasmussen | August 10, 2017
A federal judge ruled on Aug. 4 that Molina Healthcare, based in California, is owed $52 million from the federal government under the ACA's Risk Corridor Program. Its lead outside counsel talks about the victory and what's next in this and related cases.
By Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal | August 10, 2017
A federal district court in Washington has dismissed a Lyft driver's lawsuit against his personal automobile insurer, finding that the insurer's initial denial of his claim had been reasonable.
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | August 10, 2017
Shipping Container Holding Computer Parts Single 'Package' Under $500 COGSA Limit
By Jim Saunders | August 8, 2017
The insurance industry and plaintiffs attorneys are trying to help sway the Florida Supreme Court in a potentially high-stakes case stemming from a fatal auto accident in 2006 in Palm Beach County.
By Greg Land | August 7, 2017
Attorney Sandra Finch and her lawyer, Bruce Harvey, argued the appellate court erred when it ruled Finch waived her Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination during a now-settled insurance dispute.
By David Gialanella | August 7, 2017
A settlement in which medical professionals agreed to pay a combined $4.25 million to settle a suit over complications from a toddler's tonsillectomy was approved by an Essex County judge on June 26 in Charles v. Thomas.
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