Emerging Risks


February 08, 2013

This case deals with the insured's expectations based on certain policy forms.

February 08, 2013

Faulty Construction Exclusion   October 16, 2012   The insureds sought coverage for damage sustained to their home under a policy that covered…

February 08, 2013

Insurable Interest Question   October 9, 2012   The insureds brought a lawsuit seeking recovery for fire damage to their property. The insurer…

February 08, 2013

Covered Property is the Issue   December 3, 2012   This matter came before the U.S. District Court on the insurer's motion for summary judgment.…

February 08, 2013

Copyright trade dress and personal and advertising injury.

February 08, 2013

Endorsement Wording Should be Read in Order to Understand Coverage   July 9, 2012   The general liability insurer brought an action seeking…

February 08, 2013

Intentional Act Exclusion not Applicable   September 24, 2012 The insurer sought a declaratory judgment that it is not obligated to cover a property…

February 08, 2013

Duty to Defend Does not Arise Until Defense is Tendered by the Insured   November 19, 2012 The insured brought an action against its insurer, alleging…

February 08, 2013

Causation Rule and Number of Occurrences   October 23, 2012   This insurance dispute arose after several hundred people were infected with…

February 08, 2013

Capitol Specialty Insurance v. JBC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.: Insurer filed for a declaratory judgment as to whether the general liability policy covered negligence claims by a customer who was shot at the insured's premises.