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The Legal Intelligencer

In Unprecedented Move, Third Circuit Permits Appointment of Special Master in ERISA Dispute

"As related to ERISA, the law has favored insurers for a long time, and this Order helps to swing back the pendulum towards plaintiffs," said Lewis' attorney, Zachary Lipschutz of Martin Law.
4 minute read

Law.com

'Excessive Uncertainty'?: Insurers, Commercial Policyholders Anxiously Await Ohio Indemnification Ruling in Lead Paint Case

"My amici clients, who are manufacturers, are concerned about whether manufacturers will receive the tort liability insurance coverage that they paid substantial premium for and that they expected," said Sherilyn Pastor, an insurance recovery partner at McCarter & English in Newark, New Jersey, who authored the amicus brief on behalf of the Product Liability Council and the National Association of Manufacturers.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Liability Waivers: They Might Not Be What You Think

In the wake of the OceanGate submersible tragedy, there has been much discussion about liability waivers and whether they can bar a lawsuit.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Subrogation Suit Stemming From Clothes Dryer Fire Filed Against Home Depot

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

Law.com

'This Was Not an Accident': Insurers Argue Against Indemnifying Sherwin-Williams in $409M Lead Paint Liability Action

At oral arguments Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court pressed Sherwin-Williams' Jones Day counsel about why the company should be entitled to indemnification for injuries caused by a product that is known to be hazardous.
5 minute read

Law.com

Driver's Insurer Responsible for Covering Accident While Behind the Wheel of Friend's Car, Ohio Supreme Court Rules

The Ohio Supreme Court weighed in on an ongoing dispute between insurance companies, determining who was responsible for providing coverage after a man crashed his friend's car.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

11th Circuit Sets Up District Court Showdown for Attorneys to Pay Over $8M to a Litigation Funder

"Our intent is to go full steam ahead with the enforcement of millions of dollars against Mr. Horn and hundreds of thousands of dollars against Mr. Galle under the New York Convention." said Edward K. Lenci, a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Man Files ERISA Suit Against MetLife Over Disability Benefits

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

Law.com

Judge Rules Plaintiff's Lack of Proximity to Insured Vehicle During Car Crash Excludes Him From Coverage

A federal judge in West Virginia sided with an insurance company, finding it wasn't required to cover a man who was severely injured after he was struck by a vehicle in the process of helping an unconscious motorist.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Auto-Owners Insurance Sues Lawsuit Parties, Seeking to Avoid Defense in Shooting Case

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

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