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
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A “Recovery” Against Insurers in Oregon does not Require a Money Judgment
Dwain Clifford | The Policyholder Report | February 8, 2017 Last week, the Oregon Supreme Court made it just a little easier for an insured to recover the attorney fees that it has been forced to spend in compelling an insurer to pay up. In Long v. Farmers Ins. Co. of Oregon, the Supreme Court… Continue reading A “Recovery” Against Insurers in Oregon does not Require a Money Judgment
Court Finds No Occurrence for Installation of Defective Flooring and Explains Coverage for Attorney Fee Awards
Christopher Kendrick and Valerie A. Moore | Haight Brown & Bonsteel | December 29, 2016 In Navigators Specialty Ins. Co. v. Moorefield Const. (No.G050759, filed 12/27/16), a California appeals court held that the knowing installation of flooring over a vapor-emitting slab was not an accident or occurrence, entitling the insurer to reimbursement of money paid… Continue reading Court Finds No Occurrence for Installation of Defective Flooring and Explains Coverage for Attorney Fee Awards
In Washington, Late Notice may not Preclude Coverage, but it could Cost you your Fee Claim
Kevin Mapes | The Policyholder Report | August 10, 2016 The Washington Court of Appeals recently issued an unpublished opinion that should serve as a warning to policyholders pursuing coverage in Washington. On its surface, The Port of Longview v. Arrowood Indemnity Co. (Aug. 2, 2016) was a significant win for the insured. The appellate… Continue reading In Washington, Late Notice may not Preclude Coverage, but it could Cost you your Fee Claim
California to Decide Whether Policyholder Attorney Fees Are Included to Calculate Punitive Damages
Kevin Pollack | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 5, 2016 The California Supreme Court heard oral argument recently on an issue that is important to insurance policyholders forced to sue their insurers for bad faith and punitive damages: Whether an award of attorney fees should be included as compensatory damages for purposes of… Continue reading California to Decide Whether Policyholder Attorney Fees Are Included to Calculate Punitive Damages