Exception to Mold Exclusion Requires Defense of Suit Alleging Injuries From Moldy Water -
Why it matters: An exclusion for "Fungi or Bacteria" did not prevent a federal court judge in Tennessee from ordering an insurer...more
9/10/2015
/ Ambiguous ,
Breach of Duty ,
Choice-of-Law ,
Claims Made Policy ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Duty to Defend ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Insurance Contracts ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Insureds ,
Mold Litigation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Reservation of Rights
In the Context of a Bad Faith Claim, Insurer’s Defense That Coverage Denial Was Reasonable Put at Issue Otherwise Protected Attorney-Client and Work Product Communications -
Why it matters: Recognizing the “conflicting...more
7/3/2015
/ Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Bad Faith ,
Breach of Contract ,
Choice-of-Law ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Cross-Claims ,
Discovery ,
Due Diligence ,
False Advertising ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Misrepresentation ,
Motion for Reconsideration ,
Notice Requirements ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Summary Judgment ,
Work-Product Doctrine
Court’s Decision Prompts Policyholders to Seek Defense Quickly or Risk Awaiting Conclusion of Coverage Action to See Reimbursement -
Why it matters:
A policyholder who does not act promptly to seek advancement...more
10/23/2014
/ AIG ,
Attorney's Fees ,
Banks ,
Choice-of-Law ,
D&O Insurance ,
Duty to Defend ,
FDIC ,
Insurance Industry ,
Late Notices ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Voluntary Payments
Lab’s “Body Bag” Presentations Triggered Coverage For Defamation Claims:
Why it matters -
We’ve all sat through some pretty boring PowerPoint presentations. But the lesson from a recent decision: it might be a...more