Lit Watch


September 15, 2025

When numerous claims against the same entity involve the same or similar questions of law or fact, it may be more efficient to litigate a single class action instead of individual cases.

September 08, 2025

If the named insured on a policy is not part of a lawsuit, how does it affect coverage for an additional insured on that policy?

August 31, 2025

A man sought UM coverage for his ATV and his trailer, which were both totaled in a collision with an uninsured driver. Is coverage available?

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?