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New York Law Journal

Second Circuit Clarifies Justiciability Standard for Declaratory Judgment Actions Concerning the Duty To Defend

In some cases, a dispute over the duty to defend may be justiciable but a dispute over the duty to indemnify involving the same facts may not be. This article discusses the recent case 'Admiral Insurance Co. v. Niagara Transformer Corporation,' which addressed this issue and clarified the applicable standards to use.
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New York Law Journal

The Western District Sets Precedent for Insurance Defense and Indemnification

This column explores a pending case, 'American Precision Industries v. Federal Insurance Co.', that may set significant precedent in New York concerning insurance defense and indemnification.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Hudson Excess Sues Sudo Bar & Grill to Avoid Defending It in PI Case

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

Daily Report Online

General Star Sues United Inn and Suites to Avoid Defending It in Assault Case

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

Daily Business Review

Landmark American Sues Air Medical to Avoid Defending Party in PI Suit

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

Daily Business Review

Plastic Surgery Business Sues Cigna Over Insurance Coverage Claims

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

Law.com

Judge: ERISA Claims to Proceed Against Late Physician's Employer Alleging Incomplete Communications With Beneficiary

"I think the case provides a good summary of the distinction between the duty of a fiduciary under an ERISA plan to provide information generally to employees and that's limited but once an employee seeks the assistance of the HR department and the HR department tells them that they're going to assist them and preserving the benefit, then the level of information that they need to provide becomes greater," said the plaintiff's attorney, Joseph P. Musacchio, of counsel for Kreindler & Kreindler in Boston.
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Daily Business Review

$1M in Attorney Fees Awarded in South Florida Case After Insurer Refused $100K Settlement

"The defense turned what should have been a straightforward matter—one that should have been settled very early on—into an exceedingly complicated and expensive one," said attorney Todd L. Wallen.
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Daily Report Online

Four Season Trucking Sues Grange Mutual to Force Insurance Defense in PI Case

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

Judge: Insurer Must Defend, Indemnify Contractor Accused of Negligence in Building Collapse

"The underlying complaint alleges that as a result of Dello Russo's faulty workmanship during renovations, the building partially collapsed, requiring the demolition of the remaining structure. In other words, the underlying complaint alleges that Dello Russo's negligence caused an accident. Accordingly, the claims against Dello Russo allege 'property damage' caused by an 'occurrence,'" the court said.
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