Lit Watch


August 25, 2025

The insurer wanted strict compliance from the policyholder, but state law only required substantial compliance.

August 18, 2025

A man was driving his friend's car to a tire shop for repairs and had an auto accident. Was he driving a "non-owned auto" for coverage purposes?

August 11, 2025

The court refused to interpret the policy at issue in a way that contradicted the express terms of that policy.

August 04, 2025

Is a disagreement over the cause of an underlying suit enough for an insured's suit to survive summary judgment?

July 28, 2025

Does it go against public policy to exclude coverage for damages to the insured's vehicle that were incurred while the insured was driving drunk?

July 21, 2025

When an insured adds UMPD coverage to her personal auto policy, is the insurer required to obtain a new waiver of UMBI coverage?

July 14, 2025

An insurer paid its insured for a covered claim. Is the insurer required to provide matching coverage related to that claim?

July 07, 2025

A man ordered a trailer and equipment from a manufacturer. Is it considered custom equipment or components for purposes of physical damage coverage?

June 30, 2025

The windows on six high-class vehicles were accidentally left open during a severe rain storm. Is there coverage for the resulting damages?

June 23, 2025

If an insurer is required to provide coverage to ensure the insured's replaced or repaired property matches, does that coverage extend to property that was mismatched before the loss occurred?