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Are insurers prepared for the COVID-19-related litigation avalanche?
Gary Markham | November 11, 2020
In the U.S., 1,295 cases are working their way through the court system, and insurers should expect more to come.
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How brokers can avoid legal liability in the era of COVID-19
Kelli L. Sullivan and Nicholas Stewart | October 28, 2020
Here are some tips to help brokers avoid liability while handling COVID-19 claims.
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Court: Broker not liable for COVID-19 business interruption claim denial
Christopher P. Leise and Marc L. Penchansky | October 20, 2020
The case is one of the first to consider insurance producer liability in COVID-19 lawsuits.
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What is the right size of a verdict?
Ilya E. Lerma and Charles "Chuck" Bennett | October 15, 2020
For insurance companies, the value of a human life is a cost that can be measured and calculated.
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Social inflation in the U.S. and globally
Larry Crotser | October 02, 2020
Nuclear verdicts are rare in Canada but growing in Australia and other countries, partly due to litigation funding.
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Lawsuit over commercial coverage may impact COVID-19 litigation
Irene Thaler | October 01, 2020
A Miami restaurant may now become center stage for 'direct physical loss' arguments in COVID-19 cases.
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Former AIG in-house attorney sues insurer for illegal termination
Ellen Bardash | September 04, 2020
In a new complaint, Aaron Katzel accuses AIG's actions of being in response to his reporting of unlawful behavior by employees.
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Court splits on $21M bad-faith verdict against Nationwide
Max Mitchell | September 04, 2020
The Penn. Supreme Court deadlocked in its decision of the verdict previously deemed an 'an assault on the [insurance] industry.'
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A closer look: Coronavirus insurance lawsuit trends
Hannah Smith JD | September 04, 2020
Although these claims cover a wide range of industries, the dominant insurance coverage conflict is the same.
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Insurance Speak: Preparing for the deposition hot seat
Patricia L. Harman | July 29, 2020
Insurance claims that evolve into legal actions may require adjusters and claims executives to be deposed. Here’s what you need to know to prepare.
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Court dismisses COVID-19 'fear cases' against Princess Cruises
Hannah Smith JD | July 21, 2020
The plaintiffs did not test positive for the virus but sought to recover damages based solely on a fear of contracting COVID-19.
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State Farm sidesteps attorney misconduct in injury lawsuit
Raychel Lean | July 17, 2020
A Florida judge initially determined that State Farm’s lawyers were guilty of misconduct. An appeals court has reversed that decision.
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Insurer wins in one of the first U.S. COVID-19 coverage rulings
Hannah Smith JD | July 07, 2020
The landmark ruling supports what insurers have argued since the start of the pandemic: COVID-19 does not cause 'physical damage.'
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Insurers settled these cases for millions
Heather A. Turner | July 07, 2020
More and more juries are delivering 'nuclear verdicts' in cases against insurers.
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TPAs can minimize the impact of nuclear verdicts in the trucking industry
Keith Dunlap | June 29, 2020
A nuclear verdict is typically defined as jury awards that exceed $10 million.
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Florida lawyer accused of misconduct in insurance litigation
Raychel Lean | June 22, 2020
The complaint alleges a second attorney at a law firm 'betrayed his ethical obligations' to 'enrich himself at the clients’ expense.'
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Amazon's products liability case heads to Penn. Supreme Court
Zack Needles | June 12, 2020
The state's high court will weigh in on whether Amazon is strictly liable for a third-party vendor's defective product.
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Most expensive premises liability verdicts
Heather A. Turner | June 12, 2020
These cases involve serious injuries and incidents that occurred at a variety of properties, from a carnival to a drugstore parking lot.
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Court revives bad faith suit against State Farm over wildfire damage
Ross Todd | June 11, 2020
The decision is a blow to insurers who have relied on the so-called “genuine dispute” doctrine to knock out bad faith claims pretrial.
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Willis Towers Watson faces lawsuits connected to Aon deal
Heather A. Turner | June 09, 2020
The complaints allege that Willis issued a 'materially misleading proxy statement' to shareholders surrounding its proposed Aon merger.
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Plaintiffs claim insurers are taking advantage of COVID-19-related delays
Robert Storace | June 03, 2020
Personal injury attorneys are accusing insurers of using COVID-19-related court closures to leverage settlements.
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P&C Legislative Round-Up: June 2020
Heather A. Turner | June 01, 2020
From a new pandemic act to bills addressing insurance fraud, here are the latest insurance-related legislative updates from around the U.S.
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These auto accidents led to major verdicts and settlements
Heather A. Turner | May 28, 2020
Nuclear verdicts have increased dramatically in motor vehicle claims cases. Here are 20 of the most significant incidents.
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AXA vows to pay COVID-19 claims after losing French court battle
Heather A. Turner | May 26, 2020
The decision could set a global precedent for coronavirus-related claims disputes.
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Insurance competitors file $30M 'employee poaching' lawsuit
Hannah Smith JD | May 19, 2020
The suit filed by Applied Underwriters' Centauri targets Wellington Insurance and former employees for breach of contract.
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Court opinion finds COVID-19 qualifies as a natural disaster
Joann M. Lytle and Jennifer Black Strutt | May 22, 2020
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision may help policyholders seeking coverage for COVID-19 losses.
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Litigating with insurers can be an endless game of chicken
Raychel Lean | May 21, 2020
Natural adversaries, insurance companies and plaintiffs attorneys appear stuck in a back and forth game.
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How online mock trials benefit insurers' corporate counsel
Juli A. Adelman | May 15, 2020
Taking the time to conduct an online mock trial prior to settlement can lead to monumental insurance company savings.
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Montrose v. Calif. Supreme Court: 'A major victory for policyholders'
Hannah Smith JD | May 04, 2020
After 31 years of litigation, the California Supreme Court finally issued what has been deemed a groundbreaking ruling.
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6 types of employment lawsuits to expect in the wake of COVID-19
Emily Payne | April 24, 2020
Employers should pay close attention to these categories to ensure their actions don't trigger more trouble down the road.
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Can an insurer avoid bad faith by first settling, then suing?
Hannah Smith | March 30, 2020
The 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently affirmed the ruling of the lower court, in a win for insurers.
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Court's UIM ruling could send Pa. auto insurers scrambling
Zack Needles | March 13, 2020
Plaintiff Frank Slupski's attorney said commercial policies like the one at issue in this case are the standard in Pennsylvania.
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Stemming the tide of social inflation
Patricia L. Harman | March 11, 2020
Runaway jury verdicts have been on the rise for 10 years, and their impact is apparent in claims that go to trial — there is a perception that someone must pay.
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What legal issues are involved when insurance giants merge?
Meganne Tillay | March 10, 2020
The Aon and Willis merger will create one of the world's largest brokerages. Why were so many law firms hired, and what issues did they address?
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Court: Estoppel coverage can be created if defense prejudices the insured
Walter J. Andrews, Michael S. Levine and Yaniel Abreu | February 26, 2020
When insurers defend their insureds against lawsuits, it's important for attorneys and their clients to remain vigilant of the insurer’s conduct.
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Court ruling sets new precedent on cyberattack losses and BOP coverage
Hannah Smith | February 17, 2020
A U.S. District Court discusses whether a businessowners policy should cover losses from a ransomware attack.
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Risks that should be top-of-mind for general counsel this year
Sue Reisinger | January 30, 2020
Cyber, data privacy and diversity are among the top concerns for corporate counsel in 2020.
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Geico challenges 'fundamentally unfair' $2.1M judgment
Greg Land | December 17, 2019
Geico's lawyer pushed back against the default judgment, arguing that the insurer had no knowledge of the case.
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How insurers' legal teams are using data tools to fight megaverdicts
MP McQueen | December 03, 2019
The insurance industry is leading the pack when it comes to using this “Moneyball” approach to litigation and financial services.
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$21M bad faith verdict against Nationwide 'an assault on the industry'
Max Mitchell | November 21, 2019
In 2014, a judge issued a $21M bad-faith verdict against Nationwide in a case the Pa. Supreme Court took up in April 2019.
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Big verdicts rise sharply in trucking accidents in southeastern states
MP McQueen | November 21, 2019
CaseMetrix LLC CEO Alan Pershing believes big verdicts may be a self-perpetuating phenomenon.
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Insurers implement game logic in the face of megaverdicts
MP McQueen | October 17, 2019
Juries are becoming unpredictable. That's changing how companies assess risks around litigation.
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'Jurors want to punish': An analysis of the $8B verdict against J&J
Amanda Bronstad | October 17, 2019
Legal experts list a host of reasons for larger jury awards such as the $8 billion Risperdal verdict last week.
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Fretting over high-dollar verdicts, Senate panel ponders legislative fixes
Greg Land | October 09, 2019
A recent slew of multimillion-dollar "nuclear verdicts" has raised a red flag among the defense bar.