Business Liability Insurance Applies to Pet Dog Bite

The Supreme Court of Connecticut ruled that an insurer had a duty to defend a dog bite case in Hartford Casualty Ins. Co. v. Litchfield Mut. Fire Ins.…

UIM Coverage Limited to Policy Limits

In State Farm Mut. Auto Ins. Co. v. Coe, No. 1-05-1891, 2006 WL 2547329 (Ill. App. Dist. 1 Sept. 5, 2006), an Illinois appeals court ruled that the…

Bullying Statutes by State

CGL Policy Cannot Be Retroactively Applied in a Claim for Breach of a Lease Agreement

CGL Policy Cannot Be Retroactively Applied in a Claim for Breach of a Lease Agreement   April 24, 2017   The Supreme Court, New York County…

Insurer Must Provide UIM Coverage to Insured Injured by Co-Employee

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania ruled that an underinsured motorists carrier was required to compensate its…

Replacement Cost for WTC to Be Determined on an ”As Was“ Basis

In SR International Business Ins. Co. Limited v. World Trade Center Properties LLC, No. 01 Civ. 9291 (HB), 2006 WL 3073220 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 31, 2006),…

Insurer Duties in Dispute

Insurer Duties in Dispute   A general liability insurer filed a reimbursement claim against another general liability insurer for its indemnity…

Direct Physical Contact Requirement for Uninsured Motorists Coverage

Direct Physical Contact Requirement for Uninsured Motorists Coverage   August 1, 2016 The insurer appeals an order denying its motion for partial…

Employee Fired for Misconduct Still due to Receive WC Benefits

Employee Fired for Misconduct Still due to Receive Workers Compensation Benefits   April 10, 2017   An Indiana appeals court has ruled that…

Cancellation Notice Not Nullified by Policy Terms

A Missouri appeals court held that a notice of cancellation of the policy, stating that the cancellation was immediately effective, was not nullified…