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ACA Review

Covers labor and employment, tax, employee benefits and healthcare law issues associated with the Affordable Care Act. By Balch & Bingham LLP.

http://www.acareview.com/

Aug 16
“Hello? Chicken Little here. Sky’s falling.”

“Hello? Chicken Little here. Sky’s falling.”

We don’t blame you for hearing that whenever someone warns of employer mandate taxes coming your way. Nevertheless, we’re donning the chicken suit once again to keep you aware. This time, we’ll keep it short and…
Jul 28
When (and How) the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (Part II)

When (and How) the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (Part II)

As you have read here, the Senate’s finest hours were not those spent in July 26, 2017 health care policy debate, which resumed July 27 at 10:00 am EDT. The bipartisan demagoguery did not diminish, but some Senators on each side…
Jul 27
When (and How) the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (Part I)

When (and How) the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (Part I)

Senate floor activity has made this the ACA’s biggest news week not involving Justice Roberts, but whatever news you have read, rest assured that it wasn’t really that simple. Let us preach on it. Shortly after noon EDT on…

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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 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).…
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…

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Bad Faith Blog

Focused on claims of bad faith and extra contractual damages. By Sandberg, Phoenix & Von Gontard P.C.

http://www.badfaithblog.net/

Aug 18
Michigan Supreme Court: UTPA Penalty Interest Proper for Untimely UIM Benefit Payment

Michigan Supreme Court: UTPA Penalty Interest Proper for Untimely UIM Benefit Payment

Summary: Insured injured in a car accident claimed underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits because the adverse driver was insufficiently insured. The insured asked the court to assess penalty interest under the Uniform Trade Practices Act (UTPA)…
Aug 7
Iowa Supreme Court Ruling Provides Partial Relief to Comp Carrier

Iowa Supreme Court Ruling Provides Partial Relief to Comp Carrier

Summary: Toby Thornton filed a lawsuit against his employer’s insurer, American Interstate Insurance, alleging common law bad faith for denying his claim for permanent and total disability (PTD) and his request for partial commutation…
Jul 31
Homeowner’s Beware: Read Your Insurance Contract or Lose

Homeowner’s Beware: Read Your Insurance Contract or Lose

Summary: Jack and Carolyn Brockway filed suit against Allstate after it denied coverage for losses plaintiffs suffered after a theft at their home. The plaintiffs filed claims immediately following the theft which Allstate denied more than…

Rank this Week: 791

Badfaithadvisor.com

Covers insurance bad faith litigation, coverage litigation, and other news and items helpful to insurance law practitioners. By C.J. Haddick of Dickie, McCamey, & Chilcote, PC.

https://badfaithadvisor.com

Aug 3
Alternative Fee Program Data Shows As Program Matures, Clients Realize Savings On Outside Legal Expense

Alternative Fee Program Data Shows As Program Matures, Clients Realize Savings On Outside Legal Expense

Here is an actual set of alternative fee numbers I’ve just happily provided to update one of the insurance clients I represent, demonstrating that an alternative fee program is saving them money on outside legal expense. Real…
Aug 2
Pa. Supreme Court Holds No Fiduciary Duty Created By Purchase of Insurance From Ameriprise Financial

Pa. Supreme Court Holds No Fiduciary Duty Created By Purchase of Insurance From Ameriprise Financial

PITTSBURGH, June 20 – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that Ameriprise Financial owed no fiduciary duties to two insureds who consulted with an Ameriprise financial adviser following a cold call and purchased life…
Jul 19
Pa. Federal Judge Says Amended Complaint Sufficiently Alleges GEICO Attempted To Avoid UIM Claim In Bad Faith

Pa. Federal Judge Says Amended Complaint Sufficiently Alleges GEICO Attempted To Avoid UIM Claim In Bad Faith

LANCASTER, July 11 – A Federal District Judge has ruled that an amended complaint sufficiently alleges that GEICO sought to avoid a UIM claim in bad faith on grounds that the vehicle in question was not added to the subject…

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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/

Apr 27
At the Intersection of the NFL Draft, ERISA, Divorce, Venue and Spousal Benefit

At the Intersection of the NFL Draft, ERISA, Divorce, Venue and Spousal Benefit

Is there a more hyped sporting event with less substance than the NFL Draft? Does everyone on the internet drive traffic to their sites by linking to the draft if at all possible? Well, of course the answer to both questions is yes, and so I…
Apr 4
Uber, Behavioral Economics, Choice Architecture and Trial Work

Uber, Behavioral Economics, Choice Architecture and Trial Work

There is a lot of discussion on whether lawyers should be required to have at least a certain degree of competency with technology as a core skill set, on a par with, for instance, the rules of evidence. Personally, I am not convinced of the…
Mar 29
Notes (and a Prediction) on the Supreme Court Argument on Church Plan

Notes (and a Prediction) on the Supreme Court Argument on Church Plan

I have used this anecdote before, so you can jump ahead if you have either read something where I have written it before or heard a talk of mine where I have said it, but if you haven’t, I have always thought it is a good lead in to any…

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Boston Workers Compensation…

Boston Workers Compensation Attorney Blog

Covers workers' compensation, injury and insurance law. By Michael O. Smith.

http://www.bostonworkerscompensationattorney-blog.com/

Aug 8
Boston Behavioral Health Facility Cited Over $200K in Fines by OSHA for Exposing Employees to Workplace Dangers and Harm

Boston Behavioral Health Facility Cited Over $200K in Fines by OSHA for Exposing Employees to Workplace Dangers and Harm

All employees are entitled to a workplace free from hazards and dangers. When workers in the Boston area suffer injuries, they are entitled to file a Boston workers’ compensation claim according to Massachusetts law.…
Jul 20
Causation Established When Insurer Failed to Appeal Order Awarding Burial Benefits Granted by Massachusetts Judge

Causation Established When Insurer Failed to Appeal Order Awarding Burial Benefits Granted by Massachusetts Judge

Massachusetts workers’ compensation is designed to help employees who suffer from work-related injuries or medical conditions. The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, Reviewing Board, addressed benefits available to…
Jul 12
Boston Workers Suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Be Entitled to Benefit

Boston Workers Suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Be Entitled to Benefit

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects workers throughout Boston and the surrounding communities. Employees who have received a medical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome can file a workers’ compensation claim for benefits, since…

Rank this Week: 2472

Business Insurance Attorney Blog

Covers insurance law. By Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A.

http://www.businessinsuranceattorney.com/

Oct 14
Billion-dollar weather disasters increasingly frequent

Billion-dollar weather disasters increasingly frequent

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States as thus far endured a total of 12 natural disasters causing at least $1 billion in damage each in 2016. Included in that number are four major flooding events…
Oct 14
Billion-dollar weather disasters increasingly frequent

Billion-dollar weather disasters increasingly frequent

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States as thus far endured a total of 12 natural disasters causing at least $1 billion in damage each in 2016. Included in that number are four major flooding events…
Jul 12
New Insurers to Enter the Maryland Insurance Market

New Insurers to Enter the Maryland Insurance Market

Last week the Maryland Insurance Administration revealed that six new insurers have been licensed to do business in Maryland this year, and that 11 previously licensed insurers have been approved to sell additional insurance products.…

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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…
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 … Continue reading →
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…

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California Insurance Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/

Aug 16
Why Appeal A Health Claims Denial… and How to Do It Right

Why Appeal A Health Claims Denial… and How to Do It Right

Why should I appeal? By appealing a claims denial, you are challenging the insurance company’s decision to deny benefits. Even if you think your appeal will not be approved, you should still appeal: To get treatment records considered.…
Aug 14
Chronic Pain is disabling

Chronic Pain is disabling

Many of our clients suffer from chronic pain. For some, chronic pain is a symptom of an underlying condition, and for others it is the main condition. In in either case, chronic pain can be and often is disabling. Because so many…
Jul 15
Whose “Clinical Judgment” Applies to Insurance Denials?

Whose “Clinical Judgment” Applies to Insurance Denials?

The classic “he said, she said” scenario shouldn’t apply to healthcare claims. A denial based on medical necessity arises when there are two opposing opinions: (1) the treating physician who recommends that a patient receive…

Rank this Week: 413

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/canadian-insurance-law/

Jul 14
Insured entitled to coverage under Alberta Standard Automobile Policy following accident involving an unidentified vehicle

Insured entitled to coverage under Alberta Standard Automobile Policy following accident involving an unidentified vehicle

Insured entitled to coverage under Alberta Standard Automobile Policy SPF # 1 – SEF No. 44 Family Protection Endorsement following accident involving an unidentified vehicle. Insurance law – Automobile insurance –…
Jul 14
Court not required to determine the threshold issue where there has been no award for health care costs or non-pecuniary lo

Court not required to determine the threshold issue where there has been no award for health care costs or non-pecuniary lo

Court not required to determine whether plaintiff’s injuries meet prescribed threshold for non-pecuniary general damages and health care costs under s. 267.5(15) of the Insurance Act if amount awarded for pain and suffering is…
Jul 14
Insurers in Ontario are not required to advise their insureds of the applicable limitation period when denying or discontinuing insurance benefit

Insurers in Ontario are not required to advise their insureds of the applicable limitation period when denying or discontinuing insurance benefit

Insurers in Ontario are not required to advise their insureds of the applicable limitation period when denying or discontinuing insurance benefits. Appeals – Accident and sickness insurance – Total disability; Policies and…

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Classified: The Class Action Blog

A blog focused on the latest class action developments and trends by the attorneys of Carlton Fields Jorden Burt.

http://classifiedclassaction.com/

Aug 22
Objectively Non-Flushable? The Northern District of California Certifies Consumer Class Regarding Charmin Freshmate

Objectively Non-Flushable? The Northern District of California Certifies Consumer Class Regarding Charmin Freshmate

Using the familiar “reasonable consumer standard” that applies in many jurisdictions regarding allegedly deceptive sales practices, a judge of the Northern District of California recently certified a class action of California…
Aug 22
Eighth Circuit Reverses Sanctions on Lawyers that Settled Federal Court Class Action in State Court

Eighth Circuit Reverses Sanctions on Lawyers that Settled Federal Court Class Action in State Court

Last year at this time, we posted about two recent orders from a federal judge in Arkansas that found Rule 11 violations and abuses of the judicial process by attorneys for both the plaintiffs and the defense. Specifically, the district court…
Aug 21
Third Circuit Follows ANZ Securities Decision and Reverses for Dismissal of Exchange Act Claims as Untimely

Third Circuit Follows ANZ Securities Decision and Reverses for Dismissal of Exchange Act Claims as Untimely

On June 28, 2017, Bruce Berman and Steve Blickensderfer posted in this space about the Supreme Court’s recent decision in California Public Employees Retirement System v. ANZ Securities, Inc., 137 S. Ct. 2042 (2017). In that case, the…

Rank this Week: 941

Comitz Beethe's Disability…

Comitz Beethe's Disability Insurance Claim Blog

Covers disability insurance claims, claim tips, insurer profiles, insurance industry news, and case studies.

http://www.disabilitycounsel.net/blog/

Aug 21
Spine-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 3 – Stenosi

Spine-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 3 – Stenosi

In this series, we have been looking at spine-related musculoskeletal conditions that many dentists and surgeons suffer from. In this post, we will be looking at spinal and foraminal stenosis. Cervical Spinal Stenosis:…
Aug 14
Spine-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 2 – Spinal Osteoarthriti

Spine-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 2 – Spinal Osteoarthriti

In the first part of this series, we discussed the fact that dentists and surgeons often suffer from musculoskeletal conditions. In the remaining posts in this series, we will be looking at particular musculoskeletal conditions,…
Aug 7
What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation? – Part 2

What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation? – Part 2

In our last post, we looked at what a neuropsychological evaluation is, and how it can be used as a tool to identify cognitive impairments. In this post we will talking about how a neuropsychological evaluation works in more…

Rank this Week: 1682

Coverage Counsel

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

http://nycoveragecounsel.blogspot.com/

Mar 26
No-Fault Insurer Found Entitled to Breakdown of What Hospital Services Constituted Necessary Emergency Health Service

No-Fault Insurer Found Entitled to Breakdown of What Hospital Services Constituted Necessary Emergency Health Service

NO-FAULT – NECESSARY EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES – STABILIZATION – INTOXICATION-CAUSED INJURIESSt. Barnabas Hospital v. Government Employees Insurance Company(Sup. Ct., Nassau Co., decided 2/1/2017)Once upon a time (before…
Mar 21
What Does It Mean To "Reside" for Insurance Purposes?

What Does It Mean To "Reside" for Insurance Purposes?

PROPERTY – RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT – CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY – AGENT LIABILITYHarrison v. Allstate Indemnity Co.(Sup. Ct., Steuben Co., decided 3/3/2017)In 2009 plaintiffs moved 5-6 miles from the insured dwelling, their home…
Mar 18
The Updated Should-You-Wish-to-Complain-About-Your-Insurance-Company Advisory Paragraph

The Updated Should-You-Wish-to-Complain-About-Your-Insurance-Company Advisory Paragraph

I've blogged several times about the consumer advisory paragraph of New York Insurance Regulation 64 (11 NYCRR Part 216). Personal Lines insurers that do business in New York State should know that Regulation 64 requires…

Rank this Week: 348

CyberInquirer

Covers developments in cyber law and insurance. By Richard J. Bortnick.

http://cyberinquirer.com

May 1
7th Circuit Court of Appeals finds Article III Standing for P.F. Chang’s Plaintiff

7th Circuit Court of Appeals finds Article III Standing for P.F. Chang’s Plaintiff

On April 14, 2016, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reinstated plaintiffs’ action against P.F. Chang’s restaurant chain that arose out of the well-reported breach of payment card information. The action was previously…
Apr 24
Insurers: Assert Your Subrogation Right

Insurers: Assert Your Subrogation Right

The following column was first published in 2012. It is as fresh today as it was then. Its time to take it to heart. Rick It is axiomatic to say that insurance products evolve. Indeed, like virtually every organic structure, its development,…
Apr 13
Fourth Circuit Rules GL Insurer Has Duty To Defend Data Breach Claim

Fourth Circuit Rules GL Insurer Has Duty To Defend Data Breach Claim

In a brief, unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a ruling that Travelers must defend Portal Healthcare Solutions in an underlying lawsuit involving the disclosure of confidential medical records on…

Rank this Week: 4574

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/

Aug 22
Suing A Lloyd’s Insurance Company

Suing A Lloyd’s Insurance Company

A lot of insurance policies written for commercial or business coverage are Lloyd’s insurance companies. Suing a Lloyd’s company and keeping it out of Federal Court is a little easier than if the company were not a…
Aug 20
Events Insurance Lawyer

Events Insurance Lawyer

For people having events that can be large, such as wedding, big, family re-unions, company parties, and other types of celebrations, looking to purchase insurance for those events can be a smart thing to do. The Claims Journal…
Aug 19
ERISA – Some Legal Standard

ERISA – Some Legal Standard

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). These types of plans are loved by insurers and not so much by the insured. The reason is that so often, the decisions of plan administrators are final in that the courts uphold…

Rank this Week: 356

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/

Nov 3
BLAWG REVIEW #325.8 <br>"May There Be No Moaning of the Bar"

BLAWG REVIEW #325.8 <br>"May There Be No Moaning of the Bar"

~~~ Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, * * * Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may...
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…

Rank this Week: 571

Disability & Bad Faith…

Disability & Bad Faith Attorney Blog

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

http://disabilityinsurancelawyers.com/blog/

Aug 15
Filing in Federal or State Court? The Answer May Significantly Affect Your Case

Filing in Federal or State Court? The Answer May Significantly Affect Your Case

When suing for long-term disability benefits, an important choice for your lawyer is whether to file the lawsuit in federal court or state court. New York State provides an interesting contrast for the purpose of evaluating this choice: Jury…
Jul 31
Insurance Companies Beware of Bad Faith Denials of Claims in the State of Washington

Insurance Companies Beware of Bad Faith Denials of Claims in the State of Washington

This is an important, recent decision from the Supreme Court of the State of Washington, its highest court, involving a personal injury situation arising from a homeowner’s claim. The name of the case is Xia v. Probuilders Specialty…
Jul 24
Lessons from Hurricane Ike: Texas Revives Statutory Bad Faith

Lessons from Hurricane Ike: Texas Revives Statutory Bad Faith

In the recent decision of USAA Texas Lloyds v. Menchaca, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that homeowners and other insureds can rely on Texas law to seek damages against insurance companies for unfair and deceptive practices in their…

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Disability Insurance Legal…

Disability Insurance Legal Resource

By Comitz | Beethe. Discusses disability insurance claims, especially by physicians and dentists.

http://www.disabilitycounsel.net/blog/

Aug 21
Spine-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 3 – Stenosi

Spine-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 3 – Stenosi

In this series, we have been looking at spine-related musculoskeletal conditions that many dentists and surgeons suffer from. In this post, we will be looking at spinal and foraminal stenosis. Cervical Spinal Stenosis:…
Aug 14
Spine-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 2 – Spinal Osteoarthriti

Spine-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 2 – Spinal Osteoarthriti

In the first part of this series, we discussed the fact that dentists and surgeons often suffer from musculoskeletal conditions. In the remaining posts in this series, we will be looking at particular musculoskeletal conditions,…
Aug 7
What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation? – Part 2

What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation? – Part 2

In our last post, we looked at what a neuropsychological evaluation is, and how it can be used as a tool to identify cognitive impairments. In this post we will talking about how a neuropsychological evaluation works in more…

Rank this Week: 2571

Financial Institutions Legal…

Financial Institutions Legal Snapshot

Covers banking, finance and insurance law in South Africa. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.financialinstitutionslegalsnapshot.com/

Aug 17
Interpretation of contract: A lawyer’s understanding must not always be imposed on non-lawyer

Interpretation of contract: A lawyer’s understanding must not always be imposed on non-lawyer

In an important development of the law of interpretation of contracts, the Constitutional Court held in July 2017 that where ordinary laypeople use ordinary words in a contract, their understanding of the meaning of the words used must not be…
Aug 14
Renewal of a right of pre-emption on extension of a lease

Renewal of a right of pre-emption on extension of a lease

Where the period of a lease agreement is extended, the terms of that agreement will apply during the extended period unless the context or the parties’ intention indicates otherwise. Where parties to a lease simply say that they want to…
Aug 14
When is cover extended to companies in which insured has ‘majority interest?’ (US)

When is cover extended to companies in which insured has ‘majority interest?’ (US)

In August 2017, a US federal court ruled that the ordinary meaning of ‘majority interest’ in a liability policy where cover is extended to all companies in which the named insured holds a majority interest is a financial interest,…

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First Party Property Insurance…

First Party Property Insurance Blog

Covers first party property insurance claims. By Todd Legal.

http://firstpartyproperty.com/blog/

Oct 30
Sharing the CaseGlide Vision: Building the Future of Insurance Claim

Sharing the CaseGlide Vision: Building the Future of Insurance Claim

Overview: Our Current Focus: we have linked the smartest claims people with the smartest technology people. With that behind us, we are dedicating all of our resources to building the leading claims analytics and predictive…
Aug 26
Tropical Storm Erika Projected to Make Landfall in Florida Soon

Tropical Storm Erika Projected to Make Landfall in Florida Soon

Tropical Storm Erika may be making landfall in Florida early next week. Here is a recap of the other most important facts: the current winds are at 45 MPH its moving swiftly west at 17MPH Erika is expected to remain a tropical storm with…
Aug 2
A Rude Awakening: the 2015 Florida Homeowners Insurance Litigation Alarm

A Rude Awakening: the 2015 Florida Homeowners Insurance Litigation Alarm

Don’t you wish you were in your bed, with your pillow and your comforter? Imagine the blinds are dropped all the way to the window sill. They’re tilted in a way that not one flicker of light shines in. I know. Its painful to think…

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Florida Homeowners Insurance Blog

By Greenberg Stone & Urbano

http://www.floridahomeownersinsuranceblog.com/

Aug 14
Homeowners Insurance Claims Lawyers Discuss Strategy for Presenting Adjustment Practices and Claims Handling in Breach of Contract Phase of Litigation

Homeowners Insurance Claims Lawyers Discuss Strategy for Presenting Adjustment Practices and Claims Handling in Breach of Contract Phase of Litigation

Since Florida requires that actions for breach of contract and bad faith insurance claims be bifurcated, insurance companies routinely oppose discovery and presentation of evidence pertaining to an insurance carrier’s conduct in…
Aug 8
Why You Need an Experienced Florida Homeowners Insurance Attorney When You Fail to File a Sworn Proof of Lo

Why You Need an Experienced Florida Homeowners Insurance Attorney When You Fail to File a Sworn Proof of Lo

When homeowners experience a loss after faithfully fulfilling their obligation to make premium payments, they should be able to presume that their insurance carrier will cover a loss when disaster strikes. Unfortunately, many claims are…
Aug 2
Miami Homeowners Insurance Claims Lawyers Provide Important Information for Property Owners with the Arrival of Tropical Storm Season

Miami Homeowners Insurance Claims Lawyers Provide Important Information for Property Owners with the Arrival of Tropical Storm Season

While property owners in Florida have been fortunate in recent years to enjoy a respite from harsh tropical storms and hurricanes, we cannot expect this paucity of hurricanes and tropical storms to continue forever. Our homeowners…

Rank this Week: 1554

Florida Insurance Law Blog

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

http://www.floridainsurancelawblog.com/

Jul 28
Our Force Placed Insurance Class Action. When lenders want to protect their interest in vehicles.

Our Force Placed Insurance Class Action. When lenders want to protect their interest in vehicles.

Let me begin by apologizing for the very long delay in blog posts…..I’m a busy, practicing Trial Lawyer, who occasionally blogs, and not a professional blogger who ghosts writes a blog….. Still I’ll try to post…
Mar 20
Reverse Mortgage problems… the issues are ongoing

Reverse Mortgage problems… the issues are ongoing

I posted about Reverse Mortgages two weeks ago. We received some excellent and helpful e-mails in response, as well as several comments here on the Legal Examiner. One of those comments suggests that our information is old and outdated.…
Feb 28
Reverse Mortgages and Mortgage Servicing: What we continue to learn is disturbing

Reverse Mortgages and Mortgage Servicing: What we continue to learn is disturbing

Last September, I posted about reverse mortgages here. We agreed to represent our client, Mrs. Gravlin 4 days before the trial was scheduled in the foreclosure action. She had a reverse mortgage, they were foreclosing on her (despite…

Rank this Week: 1109

Georgia Insurance Defense Lawyer…

Georgia Insurance Defense Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.georgiainsurancedefenselawyer.com/

Jul 14
SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN RAINY DAY SLIP & FALLS MAY BE A THING OF THE PAST

SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN RAINY DAY SLIP & FALLS MAY BE A THING OF THE PAST

Posted by Susan J. Levy In Duff v. Bd. Of Regents of the Univ. Sys. Of Georgia, No. A17A0438 (May 24, 2017), Plaintiff, a student at Georgia Perimeter College (“GPC”), exited a classroom and slipped and fell on rainwater tracked…
Apr 14
LANDLORD NOT LIABLE FOR DECK COLLAPSE AT RENTAL HOME

LANDLORD NOT LIABLE FOR DECK COLLAPSE AT RENTAL HOME

In Aldredge v. Byrd, No. A17A0281, 2017 WL 1180469 (Ga. Ct. App. Mar. 30, 2017) the Georgia Court of Appeals held that a landlord was not liable for the collapse of a deck on his rental property. The renters hosted a barbeque in the…
Mar 31
NO PRE-SUIT NOTICE REQUIRED TO SUE CITIES FOR INTENTIONAL ACTS

NO PRE-SUIT NOTICE REQUIRED TO SUE CITIES FOR INTENTIONAL ACTS

In West v. City of Albany, 2017 WL 875033 (Ga. March 6, 2017), the Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether an injured party was required to provide notice of intent to sue a city when the alleged wrongdoing was intentional rather than…

Rank this Week: 4225

Grimshaw Blog

Covers construction and insurance issues in New Zealand. By Grimshaw & Co.

http://www.grimshaw.co.nz/news-resources/

Jul 4
Supreme Court to hear appeal by Southland stadium trust after claim for roof collapse rejected by Court of Appeal

Supreme Court to hear appeal by Southland stadium trust after claim for roof collapse rejected by Court of Appeal

The law on the duty of care owed by councils in relation to building work... The post Supreme Court to hear appeal by Southland stadium trust after claim for roof collapse rejected by Court of Appeal appeared first on Grimshaw.
Jan 23
Effective payment claims and summary judgment

Effective payment claims and summary judgment

A recent High Court decision (Auckland Electrical Solutions Ltd v The Warrington Group Ltd [2016]... The post Effective payment claims and summary judgment appeared first on Grimshaw.
Dec 13
Carr v Gallaway Cook Allan

Carr v Gallaway Cook Allan

The decision of Carr v Gallaway Cook Allan [2016] NZHC 2065 [1 September 2016] follows... The post Carr v Gallaway Cook Allan appeared first on Grimshaw.

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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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Hunton Insurance Recovery &…

Hunton Insurance Recovery & Reinsurance Blog

By Hunton & Williams LLP. Presents updates, analysis and breaking news for commercial policyholders.

https://www.huntoninsurancerecoveryblog.com/

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Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog

Provides updates, analysis and breaking news for commercial policyholders.

https://www.huntoninsurancerecoveryblog.com/

Aug 22
Hunton Insurance Lawyers Michael Levine and Andi DeField Discuss Insuring Emerging 3D Printing and Sharing Economie

Hunton Insurance Lawyers Michael Levine and Andi DeField Discuss Insuring Emerging 3D Printing and Sharing Economie

Technological advances like 3D printing and “sharing platforms” have increased business risk and, simultaneously, opportunities for risk-shifting between stakeholders. For example, 3D printing has exposed manufacturers to…
Aug 18
Rolling Stones’ Insurance Claim Keeps On Rolling

Rolling Stones’ Insurance Claim Keeps On Rolling

This past Monday, August 14, a federal magistrate judge explained to an insurer that “you can’t always get what you want” when he denied the carrier’s motion to dismiss claims arising from a July 4, 2015 Rolling Stones…
Aug 16
Hunton Insurance Partner Syed Ahmad Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Under 40 Hotlist”!

Hunton Insurance Partner Syed Ahmad Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Under 40 Hotlist”!

Benchmark Litigation has released its Under 40 Hotlist for 2017, naming the year’s most promising emerging talent in their respective litigation communities in the US and Canadian litigation community by peers and clients. Among…

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Insurance Bad Faith Blog

By Charles Surrano.

http://www.surranoinsurancebadfaith.com/blog/

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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/

Apr 19
Is Your Workers Compensation Program Unlawful?

Is Your Workers Compensation Program Unlawful?

A popular workers compensation insurance program offered by Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries Applied Underwriters Captive Risk Assurance Company (Applied Underwriters) and California Insurance Company may be in trouble. On January 21, 2016,…
Apr 15
Leave It to the Policyholder Professionals – Do Not Try This at Home

Leave It to the Policyholder Professionals – Do Not Try This at Home

Recently, I was asked to look at coverage for a case where the insurer had denied a duty to defend several years before. We concluded that the insurer should have been defending based on certain allegations in the complaint and asked it to…
Apr 5
Cyber Attacks on Infrastructure Are Increasing: Review Your Insurance As “Internet of Things” Risks Grow and Change

Cyber Attacks on Infrastructure Are Increasing: Review Your Insurance As “Internet of Things” Risks Grow and Change

and David Smith In the December post Systemic Cyber Risks And The Internet of Things, we wrote about the increasing risk of cyber attacks on infrastructure and consumer products, and related insurance issues. We noted in that post that, while…

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Insurance Class Actions Insider

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

http://www.insuranceclassactions.com/

Aug 17
Medicare Secondary Payer Act Class Action

Medicare Secondary Payer Act Class Action

There have been a substantial number of putative class actions filed recently against insurers involving the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA). These cases are typically filed by assignees of Medicare advantage organizations that have paid…
Aug 15
Class Action Involving Application of Deductible to Actual Cash Value Payment

Class Action Involving Application of Deductible to Actual Cash Value Payment

An emerging issue in class action litigation against the insurance industry involves an attempt by plaintiffs’ attorneys to argue that insurers should not be permitted to apply any deductible to payments made on an actual cash value…
Aug 14
Update on Labor Depreciation Class Action

Update on Labor Depreciation Class Action

There have been two recent federal district court decisions in the widespread class action litigation involving the application of depreciation to the labor cost component of replacement cost value on property insurance claims. (For…

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Insurance Defense Blog

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

http://www.insurancedefenseblog.us/

Feb 12
Crime stats and map - Fairfax County, Virginia

Crime stats and map - Fairfax County, Virginia

Here is a link to a crime mapping website, that will give you the date, location, and type of crimes reported in Fairfax County for any date range. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/policeevent... Makes me wonder if any other jurisdictions around…
Nov 20
A handy unofficial website that does a…

A handy unofficial website that does a statewide search of all Virginia circuit courts BUT FFX and Alexandria. http://vacircuitcourtsearch.com/
Jul 26
Misclassification of employees as independent contractors under FSLA

Misclassification of employees as independent contractors under FSLA

A headline in the Christian Science Monitor caught my eye the other day: "Are you an independent contractor? Probably not, Labor Department says." The article goes on to discuss a new Department of Labor ruling concerning the…

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Insurance Policyholder Law Blog

Covers legal developments affecting policyholders. By Neal Gerber Eisenberg.

http://www.policyholderinsurancelaw.com/

May 22
Seth Lamden Elected to IDC Board of Director

Seth Lamden Elected to IDC Board of Director

Seth Lamden was recently elected to the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC) Board of Directors. Seth has twice served as Chair of the IDC’s Insurance Law Committee and has been a member of the IDC since 2003. IDC is an…
Feb 2
Seth Lamden Will Present at the 16th Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference on March 1

Seth Lamden Will Present at the 16th Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference on March 1

Seth Lamden will present at the 16th Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference in Chicago on March 1, 2017.Topics: Insurance PolicyholderTags: Event
Jan 17
Coverage for Indemnity Claims in Illinois—Is That Indemnity Agreement You Just Drafted Really an “Insured Contract”?

Coverage for Indemnity Claims in Illinois—Is That Indemnity Agreement You Just Drafted Really an “Insured Contract”?

Jill Berkeley and Seth Lamden co-authored the article “Coverage for Indemnity Claims in Illinois—Is That Indemnity Agreement You Just Drafted Really an ‘Insured Contract’?” The article is featured in the Fourth…

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InsureBlog

Covers insurance news.

http://insureblog.blogspot.com/

Aug 22
Misbehavin' Agents and Enroller

Misbehavin' Agents and Enroller

Sigh:"Agents may have enrolled some consumers in health coverage through HealthCare.gov for 2016 or 2017 without the consumers' permission"That, according to the folks at CMS. Now, how exactly does this happen? I mean, eventually someone has…
Aug 21
Speaking of Pro'

Speaking of Pro'

A month or so ago, we noted that "it would suck to be in Nevada;" this in light of the fact that there will be so few insurance options available there this coming plan year. Well, our friend Rich W alerts us to this (heart-)breaking story.…
Aug 21
Come fly with me, ObamaCare style

Come fly with me, ObamaCare style

Some time ago (3 or so years, to be exact). FoIB Todd made this video, comparing aviation with the still nascent ObamaCare. It's eerily prescient, and absolutely spot on:Original content copyright © InsureBlog

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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 Locke Lord LLP.

http://www.insurereinsure.com/

Aug 9
NAIC Cybersecurity Progre

NAIC Cybersecurity Progre

On August 7, 2017, the NAIC’s Cybersecurity (EX) Working Group met in its continuing effort to develop a model cybersecurity law for the insurance industry
Aug 7
A Decade of Reporting on Insurance and Reinsurance Industry Development

A Decade of Reporting on Insurance and Reinsurance Industry Development

Locke Lord is pleased to be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of our InsureReinsure.com blog dedicated to reporting on developments affecting the insurance and reinsurance industry. With more than 4,300 blog posts over the past 10 years, we…
Aug 2
Michigan Federal Court Finds No Coverage for Policyholder Duped By Fake Email

Michigan Federal Court Finds No Coverage for Policyholder Duped By Fake Email

A policyholder was tricked by emails ostensibly from a vendor invoicing for work provided and sent $800,000 to the fraudster’s account. In an action filed by the insured, a federal district court for the Eastern District of…

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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…

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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

Sep 27
Businesses are Responsible for Injuries from Misusing Caution Sign

Businesses are Responsible for Injuries from Misusing Caution Sign

Kentucky Accident Information has a new post discussing how businesses are still responsible for injuries when they misuse or overuse yellow caution signs to warn of dangers on their property. The article discusses not only the…
Sep 19
Insurer Can’t Use Medical Review to Deny No Fault Benefits.

Insurer Can’t Use Medical Review to Deny No Fault Benefits.

The Court of Appeals recently decided Houchens v. GEICO, a case that questioned whether a reparations obligor in Kentucky is entitled to utilize “paper reviews,” which are not tendered to nor reviewed by a court, as the…
Sep 7
Court of Appeals Clarifies Law Regarding Apportionment for Third Party Defendants.

Court of Appeals Clarifies Law Regarding Apportionment for Third Party Defendants.

The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently published two cases dealing with apportionment involving third-party defendants that are of interest. In the case of Memorial Sports Complex, LLC v. McCormick, et al., the Court was required to…

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Lambert and Williams Law Blog

Focuses on personal injury, estate, & marine law.

http://www.lambertandwilliams.com/posts

Sep 26
Spied on by my Vibrator? A Peek between the Sheets of BC’s Privacy Laws (Video Blog)

Spied on by my Vibrator? A Peek between the Sheets of BC’s Privacy Laws (Video Blog)

Hello, and welcome to this week’s video blog on the law. This week we are taking a peek between the sheets of BC’s Privacy laws as they pertain to the ever growing array of internet connected consumer devices that may be…
Sep 24
Is an Apology an Admission of Fault?

Is an Apology an Admission of Fault?

For Landlubbers No, for Mariners Perhaps In February of 2001, while conducting a demonstration for civilian observers nine miles off the Hawiian island of Oahu, the U.S. nuclear submarine Greeneville performed an emergency ballast blow and…
Sep 19
Video Blog: ICBC Hit and Run Accident Claim

Video Blog: ICBC Hit and Run Accident Claim

Video Blog: ICBC Hit and Run Claims British Columbia insurance law makes sure that every vehicle licensed in this province carries at least basic coverage of $200,000 in third party liability insurance through ICBC. This basic…

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Life Insurance Law Blog

By Currin Compliance Services, LLC.

http://www.currincompliance.com/life-insurance-law-blog/

Aug 15
Guidance from NY: Filing 2017 CSO Mortality Table

Guidance from NY: Filing 2017 CSO Mortality Table

As you probably know by now, on May 2, 2017, NY released guidance on the filing requirements for insurers and fraternal benefit societies wanting to use the 2017 CSO mortality table. The Department began accepting submissions of policy forms…
Aug 14
Congratulations to . . .

Congratulations to . . .

. . . our very own Sarah Huffer and Machael Heise for being elected as AICP leaders for 2017-2018. Sarah will continue as treasurer for the New England Chapter and Machael…
Aug 11
Same-Same, but Different . . . Referrals vs. Rebate

Same-Same, but Different . . . Referrals vs. Rebate

Have you ever been to a website that offers you a deal - a coupon code, a gift card - just for signing up for their email list? Or maybe you’ve made a purchase from your favorite online retailer, and as a thank you, you get a discount…

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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/

Oct 17
Concurrent Causation from "A Medley of Interesting Disability Cases"

Concurrent Causation from "A Medley of Interesting Disability Cases"

Kruk v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.,2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 35637 (D. Conn. 2013) Facts and holding: Rita Kruk (“Kruk”), a Human Resources Specialist, was a participant in an ERISA plan provided through her employment that provided…
Sep 2
Barger & Wolen and Hinshaw & Culbertson Announce Merger

Barger & Wolen and Hinshaw & Culbertson Announce Merger

Combined Firms Create Powerhouse Insurance Practice with 120 Attorneys Dedicated to Serving the Insurance Industry Chicago and Los Angeles — September 2, 2014 — Barger & Wolen and Hinshaw & Culberston, a…
Aug 25
Burden of Proof: The "What Changed?" Argument from "A Medley of Interesting Disability Cases"

Burden of Proof: The "What Changed?" Argument from "A Medley of Interesting Disability Cases"

Hegger v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of America, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 28587 (N.D. Cal. 2013) Facts and holding: Plaintiff Tami Hegger (“Hegger”) was employed as a medical device sales representative until she left work in December…

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Los Angeles Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance law. By Haffner Law PC.

http://www.losangelesinsurancelawyerblog.com/

Aug 21
The California Supreme Court Clarifies The Role Of Attorneys’ Fees In Calculating Punitive Damages In An Insurance Bad Faith Action

The California Supreme Court Clarifies The Role Of Attorneys’ Fees In Calculating Punitive Damages In An Insurance Bad Faith Action

Because of the unique nature of an insurance contract, under California law, the unreasonable delay or denial of policy benefits gives rise to a tort cause of action for insurance bad faith. A tort claim for insurance bad faith, as…
Aug 21
The California Supreme Court Clarifies The Role Of Attorneys’ Fees In Calculating Punitive Damages In An Insurance Bad Faith Action

The California Supreme Court Clarifies The Role Of Attorneys’ Fees In Calculating Punitive Damages In An Insurance Bad Faith Action

Because of the unique nature of an insurance contract, under California law, the unreasonable delay or denial of policy benefits gives rise to a tort cause of action for insurance bad faith. A tort claim for insurance bad faith, as…
Jul 23
California Law Imposes On Insurance Companies A Duty To Settle Anytime There Is A Risk Of A Verdict In Excess Of Policy Limit

California Law Imposes On Insurance Companies A Duty To Settle Anytime There Is A Risk Of A Verdict In Excess Of Policy Limit

When a person is sued, they may have liability insurance that covers them by providing a defense and policy funds to settle the lawsuit. Often there may be an opportunity to settle the case but the insurance company unreasonably refuses to do…

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Louisiana Insurance & Injury…

Louisiana Insurance & Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance law, workers compensation and injury law. By Lavis Law Firm.

https://www.lavislaw.com/blog/

Dec 28
Louisiana Employee Hurt on the Job Seeks Recovery Through Intentional Tort Claim

Louisiana Employee Hurt on the Job Seeks Recovery Through Intentional Tort Claim

Workers’ compensation is an exclusive remedy under Louisiana law for workplace injuries or work-related diseases or illnesses. When an employer knowingly subjects employees to harm, moreover, they may have an intentional tort claim…
Dec 27
Louisiana Court Holds Insurer’s “Garage Policy” Offered Car Service Repair but did not Provide Coverage to Plaintiff Injured in Two-Car Collision

Louisiana Court Holds Insurer’s “Garage Policy” Offered Car Service Repair but did not Provide Coverage to Plaintiff Injured in Two-Car Collision

In an insurance coverage dispute following a car accident, the Louisiana Third Circuit affirmed a judgment finding that the plaintiff was not insured under either insurance policy, and it dismissed her claims against the insurance company.…
Dec 26
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment Motion in Favor of Insurance Company When Defendant Driver Failed to Renew Insurance Policy Before Motor Vehicle Collision in Louisiana

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment Motion in Favor of Insurance Company When Defendant Driver Failed to Renew Insurance Policy Before Motor Vehicle Collision in Louisiana

In a recent automobile accident case, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal addressed choice-of-law provisions as well as the question of whether the defendant driver had been covered by her automobile insurance policy at the time of the…

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Louisiana Insurance Litigation…

Louisiana Insurance Litigation Blog

Covers insurance litigation, class actions and punitive damages. By Thornhill & Collings.

http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/

Sep 19
Flood Damages: Filing and Proving Your Claim

Flood Damages: Filing and Proving Your Claim

Over the last six months, south Louisiana residents and businesses have experienced unprecedented flooding events that exposed many property owners to the difficult process of filing a flood related insurance claim. While some of us learned…
Sep 19
Flood Damages: Filing and Proving Your Claim

Flood Damages: Filing and Proving Your Claim

Over the last six months, south Louisiana residents and businesses have experienced unprecedented flooding events that exposed many property owners to the difficult process of filing a flood related insurance claim. While some of us learned…
Aug 21
THE OCTOBER 1, 2013, REAL ESTATE CRASH!

THE OCTOBER 1, 2013, REAL ESTATE CRASH!

If you thought the CDO caused a real estate crash that could have been avoided with proper regulation, you are going to be pleased to know that the next example of why voters are sick and tired of Washington ineptness is upon us and it could…

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Massachusetts Social Security…

Massachusetts Social Security Disability Lawyers Blog

Comments on Massachusetts social security disability law. By Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.massachusettssocialsecuritydisabilitylawyersblog.com/

Aug 14
Dictionary of Occupational Titles in Boston SSDI Case

Dictionary of Occupational Titles in Boston SSDI Case

Dictionary of Occupational Tiles In Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits cases and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits cases, where a claim is initially denied, the claimant will have to appeal if he or she is to…
Aug 6
Social Security Disability Benefits Wait Times in Boston

Social Security Disability Benefits Wait Times in Boston

One of the most common questions our Boston disability attorneys are asked is, “How long it will take to get approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits?” The reality is a successful award of SSDI or…
Jul 28
SSDI and SSI Benefits Appeals in Boston

SSDI and SSI Benefits Appeals in Boston

When we think of disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), most people are actually more familiar with the Social Security Disability Program (SSDI). This is the program for people who have a history of working…

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Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Attorney Blog

Covers workers' compensation, injury and insurance law. By Troupe Law Offices.

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationattorneyblog.com/

Jan 3
My Employer Wants Me To Return To Work But I Am Still Injured

My Employer Wants Me To Return To Work But I Am Still Injured

What to do when your Employer tries to get you to return to work? You’ve sustained an injury on the job causing you to go out of work. You are currently receiving workers’ compensation benefits. You’ve been…
Jan 3
My Employer Wants Me To Return To Work But I Am Still Injured

My Employer Wants Me To Return To Work But I Am Still Injured

What to do when your Employer tries to get you to return to work? You’ve sustained an injury on the job causing you to go out of work. You are currently receiving workers’ compensation benefits. You’ve been…
Dec 28
How Does A “Disability Pension” Through My Employer Affect My Workers’ Comp Benefits?

How Does A “Disability Pension” Through My Employer Affect My Workers’ Comp Benefits?

How Does A Disability Pension Through My Employer Affect My Workers’ Comp Benefits? This is a very common scenario. Many times, a public Employee who sustains a work-related injury is entitled to a “Disability Pension”…

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