Tred Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | May 18, 2015 The insured’s claim for bad faith investigation regarding their hail damage claim did not survive the insurer’s motion for summary judgment. Amarillo Hospitality Tenant, LLC v. Mass. Bay Ins. Co., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 56228 (N. D. Tex. April 29, 2015). A hailstorm caused damage to… Continue reading Bad Faith Claim for Inadequate Investigation Does Not Survive Summary Judgment
Tag: Breach of Contract
Breach of Contract Lawsuit Filed Against Property Insurer for Allegedly not Covering Hail Damage
Kyle Barnett | Louisiana Record | April 25, 2015 A Marrero homeowner is suing her property insurer for allegedly not providing her with a proper insurance settlement following a hailstorm. Lafonya Broussard filed suit against Centauri Specialty Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on Feb. 23. Broussard contends she owns a home located at… Continue reading Breach of Contract Lawsuit Filed Against Property Insurer for Allegedly not Covering Hail Damage
Calculating Actual Cash Value, Part 4: Louisiana
Shane Smith | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | January 25, 2015 After attending the 16th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference in New Orleans this past week along with many of my colleagues, I thought it appropriate to review the calculation of actual cash value in Louisiana. Louisiana courts calculate actual cash value as replacement cost less… Continue reading Calculating Actual Cash Value, Part 4: Louisiana
New York Court Revisits Architect’s Duty Under Contract and Tort Principles
Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP | November 4, 2014 Issues of privity and whether claims sound in breach of contract or negligence are common in construction defect cases involving architects and New York is no exception. Indeed, New York courts have long wrestled with architect liability and formulas for imposing or defeating liability. A… Continue reading New York Court Revisits Architect’s Duty Under Contract and Tort Principles
Florida District Court of Appeal: Insurer’s Liability For Breach Of Contract Need Not Be Determined Before Bad Faith Claim Ripens