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1st Circuit Certifies Question on Prudential Policy Provision to Rhode Island Supreme Court

"We have previously characterized limitations schemes nearly identical to the one in this case as 'labyrinthine' and 'designed to confuse,'" Judge Julie Rikelman said in her written opinion for the First Circuit.
5 minute read

Law.com

Mississippi Court Sides With Motorist in Time-Barred Bad Faith Claim Against GEICO

Although the Mississippi borrowing statute enforces a Louisiana prescription's barring of UM benefits if the claim accrued in Louisiana, the court found that it does not address which state's law would apply to any "substantive issues" in the case, that were not raised or decided in the trial court.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Marshall Dennehey Announces New Casualty Practice Director

Matthew Schorr will replace Howard Dwoskin at the helm of the firm's largest department.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Anticipating a Surge: South Florida Braces for Rise of Floods and Lawsuits

"You have to draft or craft a lawsuit that is going to actually get something done," Miami Attorney Wayne M. Pathman said.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Employee Sues Unum Life Insurance for ERISA Claims

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Appellate Court Affirms No Duty to Indemnify Auto Crash Injuries Under Home, Umbrella Policies

The Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed a lower court's judgment, finding Liberty Insurance, Liberty Mutual and Safeco insurance companies had no duty to indemnify its policyholders under home, auto or an umbrella policy, for an underlying action stemming from allegations of underage drinking and an injury in a vehicle crash.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Settled for $3M: Body Camera Footage and Familial Ties Key in Resolving Pedestrian's Case

"Had we not had that first body camera footage, our liability case and claims for punitive damages and attorney's fees under 13-6-11 would not have been as strong," said plaintiff counsel Jeb Butler of Butler Kahn.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Markel Insurance Sues Consultant, Seeking $10M in Service Agreement Dispute

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

Law.com

Maryland Judge Sides With Insurance Company, Finding Definite Dispute in 22 Roof Damage Claims

Philadelphia Indemnity claimed the policy coverage didn't extend to the damage/condition of the roofs not caused by the storm and went on to file a complaint seeking declaratory judgment and relief via an order declaring it doesn't have a duty to pay for the replacement of the 22 roofs. It maintained that the damage to the roofs was preexisting and caused by wear and tear, deterioration, faulty materials, faulty prior repairs and/or lack of and faulty maintenance.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Pandora's Box Is Open and Doing Business': Miami Attorney Offers 2024 Outlook

"If you're doing just transactional work, you may want to look at expanding your horizons," -Attorney Gary Davidson predicts new trends for the new year.
5 minute read

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