Larry Bache – May 23, 2013 In Florida, an insured cannot file a bad faith action against his or her carrier without first resolving the underlying claim. Specifically, there needs to be a determination of liability and a determination as to the amount of the loss. This requirement is referred to as the “Favorable Resolution… Continue reading An Appraisal Award Satisfies the Favorable Resolution Requirement Making a Bad Faith Claim Ripe : Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Month: May 2013
BINGO Word of the Day – May 28th
The current game is now: Lines BINGO – 5 spaces in a row making a horizontal, diagonal, or vertical line. Today’s Useless Fact: Insects outnumber people 1 million to one. Here is today’s word: ALEX WOITSCHECK Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF
Third Circuit Follows Pennsylvania Law – Damage Caused by Faulty Workmanship Does Not Arise From An Occurrence
Tred R. Eyerly – May 1, 2013 The Third Circuit followed Pennsylvania law in determining that damage caused by faulty workmanship did not arise from an occurrence. Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. R. M. Shoemaker Co., 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 6093 (3d Cir. March 27, 2013). The County sued R. M. Shoemaker, alleging faulty construction… Continue reading Third Circuit Follows Pennsylvania Law – Damage Caused by Faulty Workmanship Does Not Arise From An Occurrence
Appraisal in Flood Claims
Robert Trautmann – May 19, 2013 Hurricane Sandy has brought about a number of changes to New Jersey and the rest of the tri-state area. It appears to be bringing about some changes – or clarifications – at FEMA as well. This week FEMA released a bulletin concerning appraisal of flood claims under the National… Continue reading Appraisal in Flood Claims
Nevada Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Scott Wolfe, Jr. – May 17, 2013 Nevada mechanics lien law can get complicated. This post will point you in the right direction with “5 things to know” about Nevada mechanics lien law. Most Project Participants Have Nevada Mechanics Lien Rights Nevada mechanics lien law is especially inclusive. As long as a party provided labor… Continue reading Nevada Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know