David McLain | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Construction projects are inherently complex, and insurance coverage plays a crucial role in managing risks, especially when unforeseen issues arise. The case of Acuity v. Kinsale demonstrates the tangled web of insurance obligations, especially when multiple insurers provide coverage for a single event. This case, involving Monarch Stucco, Inc.,… Continue reading Understanding Insurance Disputes in Construction Defect Litigation: A Review of Acuity v. Kinsale
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In Bad Faith: Understanding Bad Faith Claims and Policyholder Protection
Eric Jesse and Alexander B. Corson | Lowenstein Sandler Listen to the podcast In this episode of “Don’t Take No for An Answer,” Eric Jesse, partner in Lowenstein Sandler’s Insurance Recovery Group, is joined by Alexander B. Corson to discuss bad faith in insurance claims. Highlighting a recent example of a case involving Rockefeller University, Eric and Alex explain how… Continue reading In Bad Faith: Understanding Bad Faith Claims and Policyholder Protection
Mold/Apartment Complex Construction Project: Federal Court Addresses Insurance Coverage Dispute
Walter Wright, Jr. | Between the Lines Blog A United States District Court (C.D. California) (“Court”) addressed in a September 27th Order insurance coverage issues arising out of the construction of an apartment complex in California. See The Haven at Ventura, LLC vs. General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, et al., 2024 WL 4343190. The issues… Continue reading Mold/Apartment Complex Construction Project: Federal Court Addresses Insurance Coverage Dispute
Insurance Coverage Litigation Strategies: How To Sue And Be Sued
Katherine E. Tammaro, Richard W. Boone, Jr., and Jonathan E. Meer | Wilson Elser The following is a recap of Wilson Elser’s May 2024 webinar “Insurance Coverage Litigation Strategies: How to Sue and Be Sued,” presented by the authors listed here. The program addresses effective and efficient litigation strategies including how, when and where to… Continue reading Insurance Coverage Litigation Strategies: How To Sue And Be Sued
No Coverage for Homeowner Named as Borrower in Policy but Not as Insured
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The magistrate judge recommended that the homeowner’s complaint seeking coverage for damage caused by Hurricanes Laura and Delta be denied because the homeowner was only named as the borrower under the policy. LeDay v. Integon Nat’l Ins. Co., 2024 U,S. Dist. LEXIS 87369 (W.D. La. April 15,… Continue reading No Coverage for Homeowner Named as Borrower in Policy but Not as Insured