Insured Fails to Provide Adequate Proof of Water Damage Through Roof

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii     The federal district court granted the insurer’s motion for summary judgment due on the insured’s claims for water damage to a church. Unity Church of God in Christ of York v. Church Mutual Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 163204 (M.D. Pa. Sept. 11, 2024).     … Continue reading Insured Fails to Provide Adequate Proof of Water Damage Through Roof

Top Ten Expert Witness Mistakes

Noah Bolmer | Round Table Group Guests from our Engaging Experts podcast reveal some of the most common pitfalls that hinder new expert witnesses. Avoid these common mistakes for successful engagements.   Mistake 1: Conflicts of Interest  Make sure you have thoroughly examined any potential engagement for conflicts, whether actual or perceived. Before accepting, insurance expert Kevin Quinley asks himself, “Are there any… Continue reading Top Ten Expert Witness Mistakes

Beyond Witness Preparation

Esquire Deposition Solutions Thorough preparation of the deposition witness is critical to successful deposition practice. Prior to the deposition, the witness should be advised how and when to respond to questioning, the roles of counsel and the court reporter, and how to appear and behave during the deposition. A well-prepared witness will also appreciate the… Continue reading Beyond Witness Preparation

The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

Paul Ferland and Lauren Berenbaum | Property Insurance Law Observer In J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, the U.S. Court of Appeals reviewed a summary judgment ruling in favor of co-defendant West American Insurance Company (“West American”), issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. The 6th Circuit held that… Continue reading The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses

Dan Small | Holland & Knight Cross-examining an expert witness can be a dangerous undertaking. By definition, the person you are examining knows a great deal more about this subject than you probably do. Plus, they are likely to be an experienced and clever witness, being highly paid to do you harm. There are landmines… Continue reading Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses

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