Larry Bache – May 9, 2013 Last week, I highlighted a recent trial court order in Shelton v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company,1 where a federal trial judge ruled the plain meaning of the term “structural damage” is applied to a sinkhole claim, despite the May 17, 2011 amendments, unless the policy defines the term differently. This… Continue reading How Should a Neutral Evaluator Conduct an Investigation After Shelton?
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Idaho Supreme Court Holds There is Coverage for Attorney’s Fees even Though There are No Covered Damages
Matthew E. Hedberg – April 30, 2013 Last week, the Idaho Supreme Court held that Employers Mutual Casualty Company is required to cover attorney’s fees awarded against a builder that it defended against faulty workmanship claims, even though the court found the insurer had no duty to cover damages in the underlying suit. The underlying… Continue reading Idaho Supreme Court Holds There is Coverage for Attorney’s Fees even Though There are No Covered Damages
Insurers Have a Duty to Defend Construction Defect Claims … Maybe.
Robert Thomas – April 18, 2013 Earlier this week, the Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) issued an important decision, concluding that insurance companies have a duty to provide a defense for policyholders when they are sued for construction defects. This seems like good news to the insureds. But all is not clear after the court’s… Continue reading Insurers Have a Duty to Defend Construction Defect Claims … Maybe.
Trial Lawyers vs. Business Groups: ‘Bad Faith’ Changes Take First Step
Jim Saunders – March 28, 2013 Amid a renewed lobbying fight between business groups and trial lawyers, a House panel Wednesday narrowly approved a bill that could help shield insurers from big-money lawsuits in disputes about settling claims. The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 7-6 to approve a measure (HB 813) aimed at reining in… Continue reading Trial Lawyers vs. Business Groups: ‘Bad Faith’ Changes Take First Step
Awesome Apps for Adjusters- Part I
Nicole Vinson – March 9, 2013 Wanted: The ability to work faster. Smart phone and tablet technology may make adjusting a tad easier. It’s a fast pace world, and when you help multiple clients who are in urgent need of assistance, you should take advantage of a few easy buttons. You already have your phone… Continue reading Awesome Apps for Adjusters- Part I