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Alabama Insurance and Construction…

Alabama Insurance and Construction Law Blog

Covers construction collection efforts, construction defect claims, and construction contract terms. By Greg Vaughan, Esq.

http://www.bamalawblog.com/

Dec 29
Beware of tornado cleanup scammers--Story on Fox 10 TV

Beware of tornado cleanup scammers--Story on Fox 10 TV

Beware of tornado cleanup scammers Updated: Friday, 28 Dec 2012, 6:23 PM CST Published : Friday, 28 Dec 2012, 10:50 AM CST Steve Alexander Photojournalist: La-Keya Stinchcomb MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - With two tornadoes striking the Mobile…
Dec 28
STORM RECOVERY CHECKLIST

STORM RECOVERY CHECKLIST

www.HolstonVaughan.com Storm Recovery Checklist By: Greg Vaughan, Esq. This list was prepared, from the homeowner’s perspective, to consider when recovering from a windstorm loss. Please consult a professional (i.e. builder, city…
Jun 19
Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

Now is a good time to take your homeowner's insurance policy to your local insurance agent to review the types of coverage that you have. Ask your insurance agent whether or not your policy recovers the cost of "replacing" your possessions or…

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Alabama Insurance Defense Report

Covers insurance law for claim professionals and practitioners. By Thomas Little.

http://alabamainsurancedefensereport.wordpress.com

Jul 29
“Sealed Container” Defense does not Apply to UCC Breach of Warranty Claim

“Sealed Container” Defense does not Apply to UCC Breach of Warranty Claim

Alabama appellate courts have long held that the “sealed container” defense applies to retailers and distributors sued on products liability claims under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine (AEMLD). Pursuant to…
Jul 26
Alabama Federal District Court Holds Insurer Has No Bad Faith Liability to Third Party Beneficiary

Alabama Federal District Court Holds Insurer Has No Bad Faith Liability to Third Party Beneficiary

Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama held, in a case of first impression in the state, that an insurer’s liability for bad faith did not extend to a third party beneficiary to an insurance contract. In…
Jul 17
Smith, Spires & Peddy Summer Newsletter

Smith, Spires & Peddy Summer Newsletter

Our firm’s Summer Newsletter is out. There’s some informative stuff in there, including a great article on the new Medicare reporting requirements, one on insurer liability for hospital liens, and one on venue in Alabama, plus a…

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Boston ERISA & Insurance…

Boston ERISA & Insurance Litigation Blog

Covers ERISA, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith. By Stephen Rosenberg.

http://www.bostonerisalaw.com/

Jun 17
Why the Complexity of Plan Valuation Argues Against Turning Appraisers into Fiduciaries by Regulatory Pronouncement

Why the Complexity of Plan Valuation Argues Against Turning Appraisers into Fiduciaries by Regulatory Pronouncement

I have written before, both in short form on this blog and long form for the Journal of Pension Benefits, on my view that it is not necessary to alter the regulatory definition of fiduciary to transform appraisers into fiduciaries.…
Jun 13
A Very Good Read: PLI's ERISA Benefits Litigation Answer Book 2013

A Very Good Read: PLI's ERISA Benefits Litigation Answer Book 2013

I can still remember the first hearing I argued at, close to twenty five years ago, in Massachusetts Superior Court, in the very quaint (realtor speak for old, but still) courthouse in Dedham – I can still see the dusty parking lot out…
May 29
The Scope of Equitable Relief Under ERISA: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island v. Korsen

The Scope of Equitable Relief Under ERISA: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island v. Korsen

The equitable remedies prong of ERISA was, for many years, a place where theoretically good claims went to die: courts were wary of providing expansive recovery under it, and thus a plaintiff who could not fit a claim within the confines of…

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California Insurance Defense

Covers claims handling practices and litigation procedures for insurers, self-insured businesses, claims adjusters, and insurance attorneys. By John Armstrong.

http://californiainsurancedefense.wordpress.com/

May 8
Grammar and the Law: Use the Restrictive Comma; It Adds Clarity: Fail to Use It, And Pay the Price

Grammar and the Law: Use the Restrictive Comma; It Adds Clarity: Fail to Use It, And Pay the Price

Many of us had an English teacher that taught us that adding the final comma to a list was not necessary so we didn’t need to do it. And if you writing or reading for pleasure, and dollars and cents are not determined but how your sentence…
Mar 14
The Best Defense Is A Good Setoff

The Best Defense Is A Good Setoff

If you got it, of course. Today, I’m talking about the common law doctrine of setoff as it applies in California litigation. Contractual offsets are a different topic for another day, such as offsetting worker’s compensation payments from…
Mar 8
Employee’s Negligence Trumps Owner of Premise’s Knowledge of Dangerous Condition Creating Triable Issues of Fact

Employee’s Negligence Trumps Owner of Premise’s Knowledge of Dangerous Condition Creating Triable Issues of Fact

In premise liability cases, a tried and true defense to a customer’s slip and fall action was to argue that the spillage or other dangerous condition happened before the business knew about the spill or other condition that caused or…

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California Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers various ERISA, disability, health, and life insurance issues. By California insurance attorneys, Kantor & Kantor.

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/

Jun 16
The Pitfalls of Handling Your Own ERISA Appeal

The Pitfalls of Handling Your Own ERISA Appeal

The Kantor & Kantor website contains useful information to guide an insured if he or she elects to handle their own ERISA appeal. In some circumstances, this may be appropriate. However, we frequently see problems created by insureds…
Jun 7
The Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

The Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

New research by Cathrine Austad, MD (Department of Rheumatology Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway) calls attention the impact of sleep disturbances on pain and functional status in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This new research,…
Jun 6
Cigna CIted and Fined for Improperly Handling Long Term Disability Claim

Cigna CIted and Fined for Improperly Handling Long Term Disability Claim

After extensive examination, Cigna (aka LINA) faces major consequences for improper denials of long term disability claims. In a settlement with five state insurance regulators (California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and…

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California Insurance Litigation…

California Insurance Litigation Blog

Covers California insurance law and litigation, including ERISA law, class actions and unfair business practices. By McKennon Schindler LLP.

http://www.californiainsurancelitigation.com

Nov 8
Insurance Companies Must Show "Substantial Prejudice" to Deny Claims for a Failure to Comply With the Proof of Loss Requirement

Insurance Companies Must Show "Substantial Prejudice" to Deny Claims for a Failure to Comply With the Proof of Loss Requirement

Following the August 2009 Station Fire, the lawsuits of over 1,440 policyholders filed against Fire Insurance Exchange (“FIE”) and related insurers were consolidated into one case – Henderson v. Farmers Group, Inc., __ Cal.App.4th __,…
Nov 2
Insurance Agents May Be the Key to Insurer Liability

Insurance Agents May Be the Key to Insurer Liability

The Thursday November 1, 2012 edition of the Los Angeles Daily Journal featured Robert McKennon and Reid Winthrop’s front-page article entitled: “Insurance Agents Key to Insurer Liability.” In it, Mr. McKennon and Mr.
Oct 15
The Ninth Circuit Amends Opinion in Du v. Allstate removing policyholder friendly language

The Ninth Circuit Amends Opinion in Du v. Allstate removing policyholder friendly language

We recently wrote about a policyholder friendly opinion by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that seemingly held that an insurer’s duty of good faith and fair dealing, which is implied in every contract of insurance, may be violated by the…

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Canadian Insurance Blog

By Mike Thomas.

http://insuranceblog.harpergrey.com/

May 6
Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage

Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage

No coverage under homeowner policy for claim against vendor for fraudulent misrepresentation leading to sale of home. Chrysanthis v. Ali, [2013] O.J. No. 1239, March 18, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, D.F. Baltman J.The defendant…
May 6
Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.

Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.

Defendant construction company could not benefit from a clause in a lease between the plaintiff lessee and a third party lessor requiring plaintiff to obtain construction insurance to defeat a claim by the plaintiff against the defendant…
May 6
An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period

An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period

Application to add insurer providing uninsured motorist coverage as defendant allowed after expiration of applicable limitation period. Tomescu v. Sarhan, [2013] O.J. No. 1059, March 11, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, T.A. Bielby…

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CDCoverage.com

Features summaries of reported decisions regarding commercial general liability insurance coverage for construction defect property damage claims.

http://cdcoverage.com/

Jul 2
Alabama “property damage” caused by an “occurrence”

Alabama “property damage” caused by an “occurrence”

In Town & Country Property, LLC v. Amerisure Insurance Co., No. 1100009 (Ala. June 29, 2012), property owner Town & Country contracted with insured general contractor Jones-Williams for the construction of a car dealership. All of the…
Jul 2
Alabama “property damage” caused by an “occurrence”

Alabama “property damage” caused by an “occurrence”

In Town & Country Property, LLC v. Amerisure Insurance Co., No. 1100009 (Ala. June 29, 2012), property owner Town & Country contracted with insured general contractor Jones-Williams for the construction of a car dealership.…
Dec 2
North Carolina exclusion j(6) “that particular part”

North Carolina exclusion j(6) “that particular part”

In Alliance Mutual Insurance Co. v. Dove, 714 S.E.2d 782 (N.C. Ct. App.

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Consider the Risks

Covers insurance law issues. By Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye.

http://www.princelobelinsuranceblog.com

Feb 13
Moving Risk Management to the Nano-scale (Literally and Figuratively)

Moving Risk Management to the Nano-scale (Literally and Figuratively)

One problem with the implementation of risk management (the identification, reduction, and allocation of negative contingencies) as a process is size. Let’s face it, broad-based risk management takes a back seat in small organizations…
Nov 3
ST.O.L.I. on the Rocks With a Twist

ST.O.L.I. on the Rocks With a Twist

A few months ago, we wrote about the concept of insurable interest and the potential challenges that life insurers face when seeking to avoid stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) transactions. In particular, New York’s highest court…
Oct 12
The CGL Intellectual Property Exclusion Gets a Workout and Beats a Right of Publicity Claim Without Breaking a Sweat

The CGL Intellectual Property Exclusion Gets a Workout and Beats a Right of Publicity Claim Without Breaking a Sweat

In a recent decision, (Aroa Marketing, Inc. v. Hartford Ins. Co. of Midwest, 198 Cal. App. 4th 781 (2011)), the California Court of Appeals upheld a trial court dismissal (without leave to amend) of an insured’s suit for breach of the…

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Coverage Counsel

Covers New York insurance coverage cases and issues. By Roy A. Mura.

http://nycoveragecounsel.blogspot.com/

May 18
Advanced Social Media Research Tools & Resource

Advanced Social Media Research Tools & Resource

Earlier this week I delivered Episode 56 of my social media research presentation to a major P&C insurer's enterprise risk prevention committee or group. That was the 56th time I've spoken on the potential value of SM content to…
Nov 30
Emergency Adoption of the Twelfth Amendment to New York Insurance Regulation 64

Emergency Adoption of the Twelfth Amendment to New York Insurance Regulation 64

This afternoon New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced four new measures or actions being taken in New York purportedly to expedite and in response to Sandy-related insurance claims:today's issuance by the New York Department of Financial…
Nov 10
Although Adjustment of Claim is Not Required for Public Adjuster to Collect Its Fee, Whether Public Adjuster Performed "Valuable Services" Presents a Question of Fact

Although Adjustment of Claim is Not Required for Public Adjuster to Collect Its Fee, Whether Public Adjuster Performed "Valuable Services" Presents a Question of Fact

PROPERTY – PUBLIC ADJUSTER COMPENSATION – "VALUABLE SERVICES" Public Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. Greater New York Mut. Ins. Co. (1st Dept., decided 9/25/2012)

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Currin Compliance Blog

Covers life insurance compliance, annuity compliance and insurance regulation. By the Currin Law Office.

http://www.lifeinsurancelawblog.com/

Nov 20
A Time to Give Thank

A Time to Give Thank
Nov 5
Support and Training for Insurance Agents?

Support and Training for Insurance Agents?
Oct 30
Mailers Lead to Problems Again

Mailers Lead to Problems Again

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CyberInquirer

Covers developments in cyber law and insurance. By Richard J. Bortnick and Pamela D. Pengelley of Cozen O'Connor.

http://cyberinquirer.com

Jun 18
Cyber Liability Insurance: The Value of an Educated Broker in the Age of E-Commerce

Cyber Liability Insurance: The Value of an Educated Broker in the Age of E-Commerce

Introduction: Insurance Products for Cyber Risks Media reports of cyber intrusions, data thefts and computer system malfunctions involving large, high-profile companies such as Sony PlayStation, Citigroup and Lockheed’s Security…
Jun 16
Protecting Our Children from Internet Predators, Marketers and Information Aggregators: The Need for Aggressive Government Intervention

Protecting Our Children from Internet Predators, Marketers and Information Aggregators: The Need for Aggressive Government Intervention

As everyone knows, the Internet has dramatically altered (read: simplified) the way we communicate, do business and satisfy our intellectual and social curiosities. Indeed, Internet-based sales topped the trillion dollar mark for the first…
Jun 13
Canadians More Exposed Than One Would Think

Canadians More Exposed Than One Would Think

Okay. Let’s start with the obvious. No, this has nothing to do with Canadian citizens and immigrants behaving badly, although that may be a topic for a future post. What we’re talking about is the prevalence of cyber-related…

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Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer…

Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers life insurance, disability insurance, and claims denial. By Mark S. Humphreys, P.C.

http://www.dallasfortworthinsurancelawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
When Does Uninsured / Underinsured Coverage Kick-In?

When Does Uninsured / Underinsured Coverage Kick-In?

Dallas insurance attorneys need to know when uninsured / underinsured coverage is available as a benefit. The Texas Supreme Court case United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company v. Goudeau, which is an opinion issued in 2008, is a good…
Jun 16
Federal Court - Trying To Stay Out

Federal Court - Trying To Stay Out

Dallas insurance lawyers would want to be aware of this recent case out of the United States Southern District Court, McAllen Division. The style is Samuel Gacia, et al, v. Geovera Specialty Insurance Company. Insurance companies prefer to…
Jun 15
What Happens When The Insured Does Not Submit To An Examination Under Oath?

What Happens When The Insured Does Not Submit To An Examination Under Oath?

Fort Worth insurance lawyers should know about insurance policy provisions that require an examination under oath (EUO). The Houston Court of Appeals [14th Dist.] issued an opinion in May 2013, that helps to understand the process. The style…

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Declarations and Exclusions

News and comment on California insurance law, the politics of insurance, and other risky business. By George Wallace.

http://www.declarationsandexclusions.com/

Apr 2
Blawg Review #315

Blawg Review #315

Welcome to Blawg Review #315, the initial Monday edition of the resurgent Blawg Review, the weekly blog carnival for everyone interested in the law. Launched originally in April 2005, and overseen by the still-anonymous Editor, Blawg…
Mar 15
Marc Randazza: The Mark of Excellence

Marc Randazza: The Mark of Excellence

You will recall, perhaps, that I am a defendant in The Litigation Commonly Known as Rakofsky v. Internet. I have not posted updates on the case since last October, principally because the case was subject to a stay order. With the stay in…
Mar 8
Due Process for Beginner

Due Process for Beginner

AG Holder: Assassination is unlawful. We decided these killings are lawful. Ergo they are not assassinations. Q.E.D. bit.ly/AjR13a — George Wallace (@foolintheforest) March 5, 2012 Earlier this week, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder used…

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Disability & Bad Faith…

Disability & Bad Faith Attorney Blog

Covers disability insurance claim and bad faith information. By Quadrino Schwartz.

http://www.disabilityinsurancelawyers.com/blog

May 1
You are Being Watched in Cyber Space

You are Being Watched in Cyber Space

The internet is a graveyard for long term disability claims. Long term disability insurance companies are placing increasingly heavy emphasis on monitoring the internet for your activities. Reports have been made of claims representatives…
Apr 26
IME’s - Mind Your P’s and Q’

IME’s - Mind Your P’s and Q’

An “independent” medical exam or (“IME”) is the most frequently used tool in an insurance company’s toolbox to terminate claims. Far from being “independent,” insurance companies hire physicians based…
Apr 18
Occupational Definition Change — Beware

Occupational Definition Change — Beware

Long term disability policies, especially group policies, contain an occupational definition change. Typically occurring at the end of a two-year period, this change will almost always make a policy payable only if the insured is unable…

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Disability Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers long term disability news and updates. Published By New York attorneys, Frankel & Newfield, PC.

http://www.disabilityinsurancelawyerblog.com/

Jun 14
Overturn Standard's Termination on Vocational Issues for Cancer Patient

Overturn Standard's Termination on Vocational Issues for Cancer Patient

One of the more agonizing forms of cancer, particularly for individuals accustomed to active jobs that involve constant interactions with employees and customers, is throat cancer. Our client, formerly a director of Parking and Security for…
Jun 11
Court Finds Sun Life Unreasonable in Evaluating Pre-Existing Treatment

Court Finds Sun Life Unreasonable in Evaluating Pre-Existing Treatment

A Federal judge in Missouri has determined that Sun Life acted unreasonably, where it sought to apply a pre-existing limitation clause in its long term disability insurance policy to deny coverage to a claimant. Often, ERISA group LTD…
Jun 10
Cigna Disability Settlement - What does it mean for you?

Cigna Disability Settlement - What does it mean for you?

Claimants who have had problems with their Cigna long term disability insurance policy or who are about to file a claim may be concerned about what may happen as a result of the massive multi-state insurance settlement recently announced. …

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Employee Benefits Legal Blog

Covers employee benefits related to labor and employment matters. Published by Keith R. McMurdy of Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://employeebenefits.foxrothschild.com/

Jun 18
Single, Multi and Multiple: What is the Difference?

Single, Multi and Multiple: What is the Difference?

As plan sponsors continue to work through through PPACA compliance, there has been some discussion about what type of plans are being sponsored. I have also had some employers come to me recently and tell me that they have always…
Jun 10
Drunk Driving Death is an "Accident": The Importance of Accurate Plan Language

Drunk Driving Death is an "Accident": The Importance of Accurate Plan Language

When is an accident not an accident? In the employee benefits world, what constitutes an accident is defined by the terms of the plan. Last month, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals drove this home very clearly in a case called…
Jun 4
Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now

Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now

When considering wellness programs, the ongoing debate has always been trying to distinguish between participation based and outcome based programs. Last week, HHS, Treasury and Labor released their "final" rules on wellness programs in…

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ERISA and Disability Benefits Law…

ERISA and Disability Benefits Law Blog

Covers ERISA and Disability benefits litigation. Published by the Wood Law Firm.

http://www.erisaontheweb.com/

Jun 5
Court Awards Substantial Attorney's Fees to Plaintiff in ERISA Disability Case

Court Awards Substantial Attorney's Fees to Plaintiff in ERISA Disability Case

In this ERISA disability case, the federal district court in Chicago awarded attorney’s fees of $109,312.75 to the successful plaintiff, Holmstrom. The case started after MetLife decided to terminate her claim for long-term disability…
Apr 8
Court Orders CIGNA to Pay Six-Figure Attorney's Fee

Court Orders CIGNA to Pay Six-Figure Attorney's Fee

Steven Alfano won his ERISA claim for long-term disability benefits against CIGNA. The district court had previously ruled that there was “no sound basis in the record to support CIGNA’s finding that plaintiff’s back condition … had…
Apr 6
Court of Appeals Finds Sun Life Acted Arbitrarily and Capriciously

Court of Appeals Finds Sun Life Acted Arbitrarily and Capriciously

Sherry DeLisle continued working after her car crashes in 1998 and 2000. She suffered spinal and closed head injuries. Her employer, Krandall & Sons, fired her on April 17, 2002, stating that “she was not doing her job.” Eight…

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Florida Homeowners Insurance Blog

By Greenberg, Stone & Urbano, P.A.

http://www.floridahomeownersinsuranceblog.com/

Jun 14
3 Things You Should Consider When Purchasing a Florida Homeowners Insurance Policy.

3 Things You Should Consider When Purchasing a Florida Homeowners Insurance Policy.

Summer in Florida means lots of fun and exciting activities--barbeques, time at the beach or at the pool, boating, and fireworks, just to name a few. Along with these activities comes an increased risk of injury and property damage. That is…
Jan 29
Fight for Trimming Citizens Continue

Fight for Trimming Citizens Continue

While business and environmental advocates that support the down seizing of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation expect that a new bill to that effect will soon be passed, others opposed to some of the methods for trimming the size of the…
Jan 19
Citizens Raises Deductibles for Sinkhole Repair

Citizens Raises Deductibles for Sinkhole Repair

One of the many ways used by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to prompt many of its policyholders to "jump ship" and seek coverage under the umbrella of private insurers has been to raise the deductibles for certain damages. According…

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Florida Insurance Claim Lawyer…

Florida Insurance Claim Lawyer Blog

Published By Alvarez & Barbara, LLP

http://www.floridainsurancelawyerblog.com/

Jun 12
The Marring of Chipped Tile Claims by the Fourth District Court of Appeal

The Marring of Chipped Tile Claims by the Fourth District Court of Appeal

Chipped tile claims are under assault by Florida insurance companies. Indeed, South Florida insurance companies have seen a steady rise over the years in the increased number of chipped tile claims. As a result, insurance companies are…
Jun 7
Is Your Business Ready If a Hurricane Strikes?

Is Your Business Ready If a Hurricane Strikes?

It is vital for every business owner or professional to have a disaster plan in place that includes knowing how to assess damage, understanding how to properly file an insurance claim, and make the required repairs to get back to work as…
Jun 6
Is a smaller Citizens Insurance Company better for the Florida Homeowner?

Is a smaller Citizens Insurance Company better for the Florida Homeowner?

Citizens Property Insurance is aggressively downsizing, which has caused many smaller insurers to take on their policies. They have been downsizing because Gov. Scott believes they need to lower risks. To the average person this seems like a…

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Florida Insurance Claims Lawyer…

Florida Insurance Claims Lawyer Blog

Covers Insurance Law. By the Law Office of Eric H. Luckman, P.A.

http://www.floridainsuranceclaimslawyerblog.com/

Jun 6
Largest Private Insurance Company Fined by State

Largest Private Insurance Company Fined by State

The largest private property insurance company in Florida, second largest overall after state-run Citizens Insurance, has been slapped with a $1.26 million fine for several violations, including unnecessarily delaying claims payments to…
May 25
Oklahoma Tornado Not Going to Affect Florida Insurance Rate

Oklahoma Tornado Not Going to Affect Florida Insurance Rate

All Americans feel for Oklahomans right now, and our Florida property insurance lawyer feels compassion for those affected by the devastating tornado. But for those in our state struggling to pay already high insurance costs, it will be a…
May 12
Florida Insurance Agent Arrested For Fraud

Florida Insurance Agent Arrested For Fraud

Scam artists target innocent insurance customers at an unfortunately high rate. Our Florida insurance attorneys noticed a recent story about one such scam. Randall Peterson, a 47 year old Cantonment man, was arrested last week for creating…

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Florida Insurance Law Blog

Discusses insurance news, cases, class actions, and bad faith insurance claims. By Liggio Benrubi.

http://www.floridainsurancelawblog.com/

Oct 22
The Florida Civil Justice System is in peril

The Florida Civil Justice System is in peril

I am, at best, and infrequent blogger. I simply refuse to hire someone to blog for me, (which I understand is the norm, and not the exception), because I think that a blog is personal, and is intended to give my personal insights and…
Apr 17
Lutz v Protective Life Insurance

Lutz v Protective Life Insurance

This post is very important for more than 100 Floridians who had health insurance with Protective Life. In order to avoid taking up too much space in this blog post, I will link to some important documents regarding this case which are posted…
Apr 16
Online Travel Agency Settlement for Palm Beach County

Online Travel Agency Settlement for Palm Beach County

I, along with two of my best friends, who are terrific trial lawyers, Louis Silber and John Romano, (our local Palm Beach County Legal Dream Team!), have had the very great pleasure of representing our Palm Beach County Tax Collector, Anne…

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Georgia Insurance Defense Lawyer…

Georgia Insurance Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers employer liability, food liability, insurance bad faith, CGL policy, and medical malpractice topics. Published By Georgia insurance defense attorneys, Levy & Pruett.

http://www.georgiainsurancedefenselawyer.com/

Jun 12
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INTERNAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES MAY PRECLUDE SUMMARY JUDGMENT

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INTERNAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES MAY PRECLUDE SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Posted by Christina Cribbs In the world of retail and hospitality, most responsible property owners and operators have established inspection, maintenance and repair procedures designed to prevent injuries to patrons on the premises. These…
May 10
STANDING OUR GROUND AGAINST AN INCREASING NUMBER OF SPOLIATION CLAIMS

STANDING OUR GROUND AGAINST AN INCREASING NUMBER OF SPOLIATION CLAIMS

Posted by Susan J. Levy In spite of the increasing number of spoliation claims crossing our desks, plaintiffs are not automatically entitled to sanctions every time a piece of evidence once in defendant’s control is no longer…
Apr 29
RIGHT TO CONTRIBUTION LIVES TO SEE ANOTHER DAY

RIGHT TO CONTRIBUTION LIVES TO SEE ANOTHER DAY

Posted by Christina Cribbs What is the right to contribution? Simply stated, the right to contribution arises when the negligent act(s) of one party combines with the negligent act(s) of another party and cause a single injury to the…

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Gunn Law Blog

Covers Florida Insurance and bad faith law, as well as personal injury law. By Lee Gunn.

http://gunnlawblog.typepad.com/gunn_law_blog/

Oct 15
The increased use

The increased use

The increased use of non-standard forms in the personal lines market makes it more difficult for consumers to make an informed decision when purchasing insurance. Consumers are no longer buying essentially the same scope of coverages. …
Oct 10
Download Nova Cas. Co v.

Download Nova Cas. Co v.
Oct 10
THE NON-DELEGABLE DUTY

THE NON-DELEGABLE DUTY

On October 1, 2010, the Second District Court of Appeal issued an important and instructive opinion on the pleading requirements for asserting a claim for breach of non-delegable duties. Gunn Law Group and Gunn Appellate Practice successfully…

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Hearing Loss Law

Answering the special legal needs of the hard of hearing and deaf. Published by the Law Office of John F. Waldo.

http://www.hearinglosslaw.com/

Jan 4
Landmark, AMC commit to captioned movie

Landmark, AMC commit to captioned movie

In a significant expansion of movie access, the Landmark and AMC theater chains have agreed to add closed-captioning capacity to most if not all of their theaters in conjunction with their conversion to digital projection.
Dec 8
Seattle live theatres offer accessible programming

Seattle live theatres offer accessible programming

Seattle's three largest live theatres continue to offer accessible performances during the 2011-12 season for people with hearing loss through both captioning and sign-interpreted performances. Here is the lineup at the Paramount…
Nov 9
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Makes Upcoming Season Fully Accessible

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Makes Upcoming Season Fully Accessible

The nationally renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival is making its 2012 season fully accessible for people with hearing loss by scheduling 24 open-captioned performances and ten signed performances. Better yet, OSF will make unscheduled…

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Insurance Blog

Provides analysis of trends and developments in the area of insurance coverage law. By Farella Braun + Martel.

http://www.farellacoveragelaw.com/

Jun 14
Recent Media Coverage Overstates Impact of New Second Circuit Case Regarding “Drop-Down” Issue

Recent Media Coverage Overstates Impact of New Second Circuit Case Regarding “Drop-Down” Issue

Over the past few days, there has been much hand-wringing over the Second Circuit’s decision in Mehdi Ali v. Federal Insurance Co., __ F.2d __ (2d Cir. 2013) in which the court declined to extend the holding of Zeig v. Massachusetts Bonding…
Jun 11
New case affirms broad duty to defend in construction defect case where damage dates unclear

New case affirms broad duty to defend in construction defect case where damage dates unclear

A new case from Oregon deals with a recurring problem in construction defect litigation—the absence of clear dates in the complaint regarding when damage is alleged to have occurred. Frequently, a plaintiff will allege that defects in a…
May 14
California Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Implied Disparagement; Implications for Coverage in IP and False Advertising Case

California Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Implied Disparagement; Implications for Coverage in IP and False Advertising Case

The California Supreme Court has granted review of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Hartford Casualty Insurance Company v. Swift Distribution, Inc., 210 Cal. App. 4th 915 (2d Dist. Ct. App. Oct. 29, 2012), review granted 152 Cal. Rptr. 3d…

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Insurance Class Actions Insider

Covers class actions against insurance companies. By Robinson & Cole LLP.

http://www.insuranceclassactions.com/

Jun 11
Oxford Health Plans v. Sutter: Supreme Court Largely Sidesteps Class Arbitration Issue

Oxford Health Plans v. Sutter: Supreme Court Largely Sidesteps Class Arbitration Issue

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter, No. 12-135, addressing whether an arbitrator exceeded his powers in deciding that a contract provided for class arbitration (i.e., a class action…
Jun 3
Does Standard Fire v. Knowles Permit A Second Removal or Late Removal? Northern District of Ohio Opinion Says "No"

Does Standard Fire v. Knowles Permit A Second Removal or Late Removal? Northern District of Ohio Opinion Says "No"

One of the issues raised by some legal commentators after the U.S. Supreme Court decided Standard Fire Insurance Company v. Knowles, 133 S. Ct. 1345 (2013) (blog post), was whether the Supreme Court’s opinion invalidating named…
May 31
Supreme Court To Decide Whether State Attorney General's Parens Patriae Action Is A "Mass Action" Under the Class Action Fairness Act

Supreme Court To Decide Whether State Attorney General's Parens Patriae Action Is A "Mass Action" Under the Class Action Fairness Act

Next Term, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether, or under what circumstances, a lawsuit brought by a state attorney general as a parens patriae action is removable as a “mass action” under the Class Action Fairness Act…

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Insurance Company Patrol

Features news about insurance companies, insurance professionals, and the way they treat policyholders.

http://www.insurancecompanypatrol.com/

Aug 14
Insurer to Pay Civil Penalty After Multi-State Exam

Insurer to Pay Civil Penalty After Multi-State Exam

American Family Life Assurance Co. of Columbus will pay $1.6 million to settle market conduct claims by three states. The Columbus, Ga.-based insurer will pay $700,000 each to Minnesota and Missouri, and $200,000 to Idaho. The penalty…
Aug 13
Health Net to Pay Fine After Losing Member Record

Health Net to Pay Fine After Losing Member Record

Health Net of Connecticut Inc. will pay a $25,000 fine after admitting that it lost computer records for 24,000 members in the state. The stipulation and consent order entered into between Health Net and the State of Connecticut…
Aug 6
Chubb Group to Pay Fine in Missouri Over Market Conduct

Chubb Group to Pay Fine in Missouri Over Market Conduct

Chubb National Insurance Co. will pay a $68,000 fine after insurance regulators in Missouri levied charges of market misconduct against it and three sister companies. The market conduct exam conducted by the Missouri Department of…

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Insurance Coverage Blog

Covers legal issues relating to insurance coverage and recovery. Published by David Rossmiller of Dunn Carney.

http://www.insurancecoverageblog.com/

Jun 13
Oregon Enacts Major Changes to Environmental Insurance Law

Oregon Enacts Major Changes to Environmental Insurance Law

Oregon insurance and environmental contamination law has undergone major and far-reaching changes in favor of policyholders and landowners with the enactment of Senate Bill 814. The bill went into effect on June 10, 2013 after it was signed…
Nov 6
Wait, I'm not covered for that?

Wait, I'm not covered for that?

I remember when I called my first insurance agent. I was asked a million questions, I had no idea why the information was important, didn't know all the answers, didn't understand the terms, and at the end of the day, had NO idea what…
Oct 18
'Tis the season to be politicking

'Tis the season to be politicking

In perusing this article and this article in the Insurance Journal I was struck by the differences between the everyday understanding of an insurance contract and the understanding I have been gaining through working with them in the legal…

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Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Covers bad faith, duty to defend, duty to indemnify, liability policies, reimbursement of legal fees and subrogation. By Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue.

http://www.insurancecoverageblog.com/

May 25
Memorial Day 2009

Memorial Day 2009

I first ran the post below for Memorial Day in 2006 as a tribute to my Dad, who served as a soldier during World War II. This is the fourth straight year for this post, and I'll continue to run it every year.
Mar 19
Rigsby update: forgotten but not gone

Rigsby update: forgotten but not gone

For those who remember the heady Katrina litigation days of the Ride of the Rigsbys -- appearing on ABC's 20/20, acclaimed as alleged whistleblowers -- these times are very different for the sisters. They've slipped in the…
Mar 16
Insurance Person of the Year

Insurance Person of the Year

Nothing like giving the readers a lot of advance notice before an ultra-high stakes award like this is finalized, right? I'm a bit tardy on this, but hey, it's not like I'm on the advisory board of the Insurance Law Center and might have…

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Insurance Defense Blog

Covers civil litigation and insurance defense in Washington, D.C. By David Stratton.

http://www.insurancedefenseblog.us/

Jun 11
DCRA's Corporations Division CorpOnline Web Portal.

DCRA's Corporations Division CorpOnline Web Portal.

It's so annoying to have to search every time I want to use the DCRA's Corporations Division CorpOnline Portal. Why does the DCRA make this so hard to find? This is where to go for online search of all registered District of Columbia entities…
Mar 3
"Bitter Pill" article provides important insights for litigation

"Bitter Pill" article provides important insights for litigation

The Time magazine article, "Bitter Pill - Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us", by Steven Brill, contains important insights about medical billing practices that are relevant to personal injury litigation, and medical debt litigation.…
May 14
Metrobus Drivecam System

Metrobus Drivecam System

I've previously remarked that litigation arising from Metrobus accidents is now starting to feature video from drivecam systems on the buses. WTOP has recently posted more detail about

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Insurance Dispute Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance dispuates and hurrican insurance claims. By Berniard Law Firm, L.L.C.

http://www.insurancedisputelawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
"Other Insurance" Provisions and the Delays Associated with Conflicting Policie

"Other Insurance" Provisions and the Delays Associated with Conflicting Policie

In a recent case, a federal appeals court ruled on a longshoreman's right to recover for injuries sustained when a pile-driving hammer unexpectedly released from a crane and fell on him. His employer had leased the crane from another company…
Jun 12
Injuries Realized After Settlement Fail to Receive Compensation

Injuries Realized After Settlement Fail to Receive Compensation

Settlement agreements are compromises between two people or companies that face a lawsuit. Their purpose is to avoid the high costs and extensive time involved in taking a case to trial. These settlements, however, include terms that require…
Jun 7
Certification and Settlement in Katrina/Rita Class Action Claim

Certification and Settlement in Katrina/Rita Class Action Claim

The settlement in Orrill v. Louisiana Citizens Fair Plan demonstrates some of the hurdles faced by class action litigants and the benefits of having experienced class counsel. In that case, Katrina and Rita victims sought statutory penalties…

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Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance fraud, law and legislation. By Brod Law Firm.

http://www.insurance-lawyer-blog.com/

Mar 22
Mercury Ordered To Cut Rates In California

Mercury Ordered To Cut Rates In California

Mercury Casualty Co., based in Los Angeles, is in trouble with California insurance regulators. Our San Francisco insurance lawyers noticed a news story earlier this month regarding Mercury’s proposed rate hikes on their…
Feb 9
Update On “Force-Placed” Insurance In California

Update On “Force-Placed” Insurance In California

In a previous post, this blog explained what “force-placed” insurance is and how insurance companies and banks use it to charge consumers high rates, usually for a car or a home. These imposed insurance policies are intended to…
Jan 23
Canadian Insurer Embroiled in California Bad Faith Lawsuit

Canadian Insurer Embroiled in California Bad Faith Lawsuit

Our San Francisco insurance attorneys noticed a recent bad faith case against an insurance company making headlines in our state. The city of Tulare, California, is potentially on the hook for $1 million for hospital bills accrued by a city…

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Insurance Litigation & Regulatory…

Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog

Covers case law, regulation and legislation affecting the insurance industry. By Barger & Wollen LLP.

http://www.insurancelitigationregulatorylaw.com

Jun 12
SCOTUS Rules: Right or wrong, arbitrator's interpretation stand

SCOTUS Rules: Right or wrong, arbitrator's interpretation stand

The United States Supreme Court in Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter held that an arbitration agreement in a fee-for-services contract between physicians and a health insurance company required arbitration of a class dispute arising under the…
Jun 10
Oppression and Surprise Render Arbitration Provision Unenforceable

Oppression and Surprise Render Arbitration Provision Unenforceable

By James Hazlehurst In Vargas v. SAI Monrovia, the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District addressed the enforceability of an arbitration provision in a vehicle purchase agreement. The court held that the…
Jun 4
5 Tips for Attorneys Turned Claims Investigator

5 Tips for Attorneys Turned Claims Investigator

Larry Golub was quoted in a May 31, 2013, article, 5 Tips for Attorneys Turned Claims Investigators (subs. req.) published on Law360.com about the risks associated with lawyers stepping into the role of claims handler. The article also…

Rank this Week: 1586

Insurance Policyholder Law Blog

Covers legal developments affecting policyholders. By Neal Gerber Eisenberg.

http://www.policyholderinsurancelaw.com/

Jun 5
Illinois Court Rejects Insurer's Invitation to Reverse "All Sums" Ruling

Illinois Court Rejects Insurer's Invitation to Reverse "All Sums" Ruling

On March 5, 2013, the Illinois Appellate Court in John Crane, Inc. v. Admiral Ins. Co., 2013 IL App. (1st) 093240, held that in an asbestos bodily injury coverage case, 1. Any policy in…
Jun 3
Trigger for Malicious Prosecution Upended

Trigger for Malicious Prosecution Upended

In a remarkable 91-page opinion, Lake County Circuit Court Judge Margaret Mullen found that the Illinois Supreme Court and Seventh Circuit have gotten the trigger date for malicious prosecution cases wrong. She ruled that the filing of…
May 23
"Blast Fax" TCPA Damages Covered Under CGL Policy

"Blast Fax" TCPA Damages Covered Under CGL Policy

In Standard Mutual Insurance Co, v. Lay, 2013 IL 114617, the court held that damages awarded pursuant to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, 47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(3) (the “TCPA”) constitute covered damages under a…

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Insurance Scrawl

Commentary on the law of insurance, the insurance of business, and the business of insurance. By Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

http://blogs.orrick.com/insurance-scrawl/

Feb 18
Insurability of Punitive Damages - Texas Style

Insurability of Punitive Damages - Texas Style

It’s not as if the only cases I read these days are from the former independent nation of Texas, but the Texas Supreme Court is on a roll in clearing out its backlog of important insurance cases, some involving additional insured coverage…
Feb 2
Cleaning Up the Mess in Texas: Insurer Funding Payment of Liability Claims When Coverage Is Doubted

Cleaning Up the Mess in Texas: Insurer Funding Payment of Liability Claims When Coverage Is Doubted

In May 2005, the Texas Supreme Court unanimously held that a liability insurer that voluntarily settles a claim against an insured may recover the payment against its own insured if it proves that the claim is uncovered and it reserved its…
Jan 16
The Covenant to Provide Notice: Materiality or Prejudice Needed To Refuse Payment

The Covenant to Provide Notice: Materiality or Prejudice Needed To Refuse Payment

Sometimes courts get it right, both analytically and in the result. This was true in the landmark decision of the Texas Supreme Court in PAJ, Inc. v. Hanover Insurance Co. (Texas Jan. 11, 2008).

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Insurance Scrawl

Provides commentary on the insurance law, business insurance and the insurance business. By Marc Mayerson.

http://www.insurancescrawl.com/

Feb 18
Insurability of Punitive Damages -- Texas Style

Insurability of Punitive Damages -- Texas Style

It's not as if the only cases I read these days are from the former independent nation of Texas, but the Texas Supreme Court is on a roll in clearing out its backlog of important insurance cases, some involving additional insured coverage…
Feb 18
Insurability of Punitive Damages -- Texas Style

Insurability of Punitive Damages -- Texas Style

It's not as if the only cases I read these days are from the former independent nation of Texas, but the Texas Supreme Court is on a roll in clearing out its backlog of important insurance cases, some involving additional insured coverage…
Feb 18
Insurability of Punitive Damages - Texas Style

Insurability of Punitive Damages - Texas Style

It’s not as if the only cases I read these days are from the former independent nation of Texas, but the Texas Supreme Court is on a roll in clearing out its backlog of important insurance cases, some involving additional insured coverage…

Rank this Week: 4657

InsureBlog

Covers insurance news.

http://insureblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
On being careful what we wish for...

On being careful what we wish for...

By now, most folks know that Sarah Murnaghan got her new lungs, and for that we say "Baruch HaShem" (Praised be G-d). As life is the most precious of gifts, one can't help but be moved by her new-found hope and lease on life.In Judaism, we…
Jun 18
Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Medicaid and You

Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Medicaid and You

Not so sure that this is such a great idea:"State lawmakers are encouraging elderly residents to use life insurance as a way to pay for long-term care—and lower the Medicaid tab in the process."The concept seems pretty straightforward:…
Jun 17
Exposing Your Private Part

Exposing Your Private Part

The federal government under Obamacare will be exposing your private parts. Most of the consumer protection that was put in place under the Clinton administration now goes away under Obama. A new rule issued late Friday requires…

Rank this Week: 55

InsureReinsure.Com: The Insurance…

InsureReinsure.Com: The Insurance & Reinsurance Blog

Covers bad faith, insurance coverage, D&O liability, excess and surplus lines, and more. By Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge.

http://www.insurereinsure.com/

Jun 10
U.S. House Introduces Legislation Regarding Capital Requirements For Insurers Subject To Dodd-Frank

U.S. House Introduces Legislation Regarding Capital Requirements For Insurers Subject To Dodd-Frank

Late last month, Rep. Gary Miller, R-Calif., and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., introduced the “Insurance Capital and Accounting Standards Act of 2013” (H.R. 2140 or the “Act”) into the U.S. House of…
Jun 7
Second Circuit: Excess D&O Coverage Not Triggered Until Underlying Limits Exhausted by Actual Payment

Second Circuit: Excess D&O Coverage Not Triggered Until Underlying Limits Exhausted by Actual Payment

On June 4, 2013, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Ali v. Federal Insurance Company, et al., No. 11-5000-cv, affirmed a lower court’s decision declaring that the coverage obligations of excess D&O insurers are not implicated…
Jun 7
Live Blog: DRI Insurance Bad Faith & Extra Contractual Liability Conference (Boston): Friday Late Morning Panel

Live Blog: DRI Insurance Bad Faith & Extra Contractual Liability Conference (Boston): Friday Late Morning Panel

The DRI Bad Faith Conference continued late Friday morning with a discussion of the impact of social media on bad faith litigation, led by Paul Berne of Lancer Insurance. Mr. Berne discussed the pros and cons of performing a social…

Rank this Week: 689

It's No-Fault of NY

Covers New York no-fault insurance law news, analysis and commentary. By Damin J. Toell and Erik B. Lutwin.

http://nynofaultlaw.blogspot.com/

Dec 16
How do you spell "Pyrrhic victory"?

How do you spell "Pyrrhic victory"?

A new post. It's only been like a year and a half. Anyway, there's a new Appellate Division case you should read.Matter of Carothers v GEICO Indem. Co., __ A.D. 3d, __, 2010 NY Slip Op 09256 (2d Dep't, 2010).
Jul 30
Coverage Counsel

Coverage Counsel

I'm not sure how it's possible, but apparently I never, before now, had a link in my blogroll to Roy A. Mura, Esq.'s wonderful blog Coverage Counsel. Mr. Mura's posts deal with no-fault issues, as well as a much wider range of insurance law…
Jul 23
Provider EUO

Provider EUO

David M. Gottlieb, Esq. has previously covered this issue at No-Fault Paradise, but it seems to me that it's worth some additional attention.On June 24, 2009, the NYS Insurance Department issued an opinion letter entitled "Examinations Under…

Rank this Week: 5166

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Covers injury law, recalled products and insurance law. Published By Jones Ward PLC

http://www.kentucky-injury-attorney-blog.com/

Jun 3
Fatal wreck is tragic reminder of motorcycle safety risk

Fatal wreck is tragic reminder of motorcycle safety risk

As a lawyer and motorcycle owner, it makes me cringe when I hear about wrecks involving other bikers who are injured due to inattentive car drivers. Yet those stories are all too common, especially as summer riding weather is upon us.…
May 29
Maryland train wreck is eery reminder of West Point derailment

Maryland train wreck is eery reminder of West Point derailment

A train wreck outside Baltimore sent plumes of smoke into the air for miles around, and prompted nearby workers and residents to post frightening photos of the wreckage on the Internet (see photo, below right, posted on Twitter). The…
May 27
DOT Focuses 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign on Nighttime Driver

DOT Focuses 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign on Nighttime Driver

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood launched the U.S. Department of Transportation's 2013 "Click It or Ticket" seat belt enforcement campaign last week, which aims at enforcing seat belt laws and reminding motorists of the risks of…

Rank this Week: 788

Kentucky Tort and Insurance Law…

Kentucky Tort and Insurance Law Blog

Features commentary on recent tort and insurance developments in Kentucky. By Edward Brutscher.

http://kytortjournal.com

Apr 22
Kentucky Tort Journal Signs Off

Kentucky Tort Journal Signs Off

After several years, several changes, and more than several posts it is with a heavy heart that I advise my readers that the Kentucky Tort Journal is signing off. I will no longer be posting or updating original posts or decisions.
Sep 10
Court of Appeals Minutes for September 5th

Court of Appeals Minutes for September 5th

The Court of Appeals recently posted its minutes for September 5th, here. One published case dealing with torts and insurance.
Sep 10
KLR Reports on $5.1 Million Dollar Verdict!

KLR Reports on $5.1 Million Dollar Verdict!

The Kentucky Law Review recently reported on the $5.1 million dollar verdict in Jefferson County. The KLR notes it is one of the highest awards in recent memory and links to the Courier Journal article, discussing the case. Click on the…

Rank this Week: 2177

Legal Malpractice Insurance…

Legal Malpractice Insurance Services Blog

Covers legal malpractice and other insurance issues. By Presidio Point Insurance Services Inc.

http://blog.legalmalpracticeinsuranceservices.com

Oct 21
I have never had a claim!

I have never had a claim!

We believe all legal professionals should carry and maintain legal malpractice insurance for themselves and their firm.
Oct 14
Hulk Hogan Sues His Lawyers for Legal Malpractice

Hulk Hogan Sues His Lawyers for Legal Malpractice

As insurance brokers specializing in providing insurance coverage for lawyers and law firms, many of whom represent victims of automobile accidents, it blows my mind how many fail to procure sufficient insurance to protect their own family in…
Oct 5
Is Workers’ Compensation A Better Guide For Healthcare Reform Than Medicare?

Is Workers’ Compensation A Better Guide For Healthcare Reform Than Medicare?

Lost in all the debate about healthcare reform and the government option is our experience with workers' compensation.

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Life, Health and Disability…

Life, Health and Disability Insurance Law Blog

Covers ERISA and non-ERISA issues on disability, life and health insurance law. By Barger & Wolen.

http://www.lifehealthdisabilityinsurancelaw.com/

Jun 17
Recent decision limits the protections from liability for ERISA pension plan fiduciarie

Recent decision limits the protections from liability for ERISA pension plan fiduciarie

James Hazlehurst wrote an article published in The Daily Journal on June 12, 2013, that discussed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Harris v. Amgen that limited the protections from liability for ERISA pension plan fiduciaries…
Jun 12
SCOTUS Rules: Right or wrong, arbitrator's interpretation stand

SCOTUS Rules: Right or wrong, arbitrator's interpretation stand

The United States Supreme Court in Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter held that an arbitration agreement in a fee-for-services contract between physicians and a health insurance company required arbitration of a class dispute arising under the…
Jun 7
The Ninth Circuit Revisits - and Limits - the "Presumption of Prudence" For ERISA Fiduciarie

The Ninth Circuit Revisits - and Limits - the "Presumption of Prudence" For ERISA Fiduciarie

Earlier this week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Harris v. Amgen that an ERISA pension plan fiduciary is not protected from liability under the “presumption of prudence” for company stock investments where the plan…

Rank this Week: 216

Long Term Disability Law Blog

This blog covers all aspects of long term disability advocacy. Topics include long term disability benefits and claimant tips. By Riemer & Associates.

http://www.longtermdisabilitylawblog.com/

Nov 12
Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

On January 24, 2013, Scott M. Riemer will present at the 15th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims in New York City. The conference is sponsored by the American Conference Institute. The conference will include…
Nov 12
Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

On January 24, 2013, Scott M. Riemer will present at the 15th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims in New York City. The conference is sponsored by the American Conference Institute. The conference will include…
Nov 12
Riemer Volunteers at MS Society Legal Day

Riemer Volunteers at MS Society Legal Day

On Sunday, November 11, 2012, Scott M. Riemer volunteered at the Legal Day of the New York City Chapter of the MS Society. The Legal Day provides the opportunity for individuals suffering from Multiple Sclerosis to meet with lawyers of…

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