Hillary Coombs Jarvis and Jill C. Maguire – May 28, 2013 In Shane Traylor Cabinetmaker, L.L.C. et al. v. American Resources Insurance Co., No. 1110418, 2013 Ala. LEXIS 42 (Ala. May 3, 2013), the Alabama Supreme Court affirmed summary judgment in favor of insurer American Resources because its policyholders did not establish that faulty workmanship… Continue reading Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment In Favor Of Insurer Where Policyholders Cannot Demonstrate That Faulty Workmanship Claims Constitute Occurrences Under Policy
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Advisory Jury Verdicts: Why Go Before the Jury In the First Place?
Ashley Smith – May 2, 2013 Trial attorneys can comment at length about the countless hours, resources and mental exhaustion that go into preparing and trying a case before a jury. Why would anyone submit themselves, or their client, to the pains of a jury trial if, after the jury returns a verdict, the court… Continue reading Advisory Jury Verdicts: Why Go Before the Jury In the First Place?
The Florida Legal Blog: Judgment On Appraisal Award Reversed Due To Coverage Issues
Jeffrey Kuntz – April 10, 2013 In Citizens Property Insurance Corporation v. River Manor Condominium Association (4D12-901), the Fourth District reversed a trial court’s judgment entered after an appraisal award. In the appeal, Citizens argued “…that the final judgment improperly awarded the appellee damages for: (a) property excluded under its policies, and (b) amounts that should… Continue reading The Florida Legal Blog: Judgment On Appraisal Award Reversed Due To Coverage Issues
Errors in Design of Building Exterior not Related
March 26, 2013 The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, applying New York law, held that the term “related” in a professional liability insurance policy was unambiguous and held that the insured’s alleged wrongful acts were “related” if there was a factual tie or linkage between the wrongful acts. Dormitory… Continue reading Errors in Design of Building Exterior not Related
Who Decides Whether A Claim Involves A Total Loss
Kenneth Kan – April 2, 2013 Question: Who decides whether a claim involves a total loss? A. The policyholder B. The insurance company C. An appraisal panel D. The court E. None of the above If you answered “D,” you are correct. Recently, the Supreme Court of Minnesota addressed this very question. In the case… Continue reading Who Decides Whether A Claim Involves A Total Loss