Terri A. Sutton | Cozen O’Connor | March 1, 2017 The Oregon Supreme Court, in Long v. Farmers Insurance Company of Oregon, ruled that “when an insured files an action against an insurer to recover sums owing on an insurance policy and the insurer subsequently pays the insured more than the amount of any tender… Continue reading Oregon Supreme Court Rules Insurer May Owe Attorney Fees Even After Settlement
Month: March 2017
Could You Be More Specific . . . About My Excess AI Coverage?
Yas Omidi | California Construction Law Blog | February 21, 2017 Are you a general contractor who is pretty sure that you have additional insured coverage for some stuff under your sub-subcontractor’s excess policy? Advent, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, Case No. H041934 (December 6, 2016) warns you to be… Continue reading Could You Be More Specific . . . About My Excess AI Coverage?
Ruling Reinforces Need to Abide by Contracts in Construction Disputes
Lindsey Thurswell Lehr | Daily Business Review | January 24, 2017 Disputes arising from construction projects are fairly common, and as a result construction contracts and Florida law feature many provisions that establish the protocols for resolving any disputes that may develop. Strictly adhering to the modus operandi for addressing and resolving disputes that is… Continue reading Ruling Reinforces Need to Abide by Contracts in Construction Disputes
Business Interruption Claims – Calculating The Period of Restoration
Kevin Pollack | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | March 2, 2017 Business interruption coverage provides protection against loss of income when a business suffers property damage from an insured peril (e.g., fire, water loss) that interrupts the operation of the business.1 A typical business interruption policy form provides that the insurer will pay the… Continue reading Business Interruption Claims – Calculating The Period of Restoration
Does a Partial Denial and Jury Demand Prohibit the Insurer From Proceeding with Appraisal?
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | February 25, 2017 It happens frequently: The insurance company admits the policy covered part of the loss but refuses payment at the time because the amount of the loss falls below the deductible. The insurer then admits the insured also suffered other damages to the property,… Continue reading Does a Partial Denial and Jury Demand Prohibit the Insurer From Proceeding with Appraisal?