The Appellate Court of Connecticut had to decide whether a former police chief's promotion to that position constituted a "new hire date" for workers compensation purposes.

When an insured takes a vehicle off the policy, how long does she have to add a new vehicle for it to be considered a replacement vehicle?

Because Ryan was unlawfully deprived of the $346,612 paid to Weaver, the Fifth District Court of Appeals found there was coverage under the Employee Theft provision of the policy.

The Workers Compensation Board said the day a now-retired police chief was promoted to police chief constituted a "new hire" date, meaning he was ineligible for benefits under the Heart and Hypertension Act of 1996. The appellate court disagreed.

How does the age of a structure affect a denial of coverage for "wear and tear"?

Attorneys in South Florida do not view the state's recent tort reforms with a favorable eye.

The homeowners contended that, based on the language of their homeowners policy with State-Farm, the partial relief they received for post-damage repairs was not enough. State Farm disagreed.

How does the age of a structure affect a denial of coverage for "wear and tear"?

A woman lied to insurers both on her application and then in reporting claims.

This discussion concerns insurance coverage issues arising out of the word "occurrence", with a review of relevant legal cases.