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J.S. Held

Major Earthquakes: What to Expect During & After Seismic Events

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Consider the things you rely on during a normal day that support your routines and well-being—lifelines such as electricity, water, gas, roadways, public transportation, bridges, and others commonly thought of as essentials...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Earth Movement: "Any" Means Any; Home-Owners Insurance Company v. Dominic F. Andriacchi (Michigan Court of Appeals)

Property policies typically include an exclusion for loss caused by or resulting from earth movement. Some insurers will provide coverage for earth movement, but that coverage will usually have a sub-limit. For years,...more

Dechert LLP

“Shaking” Things Up: Seismic Risk Assessments

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Returning to our theme that nothing’s easy and everything keeps changing, here is one out of left field. Let’s talk PML and seismic risk. ASTM International, the market standard setting organization for everything from toilet...more

Cozen O'Connor

Oklahoma Holds Question of Whether Fracking Causes Earthquakes is for the Courts to Decide.

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The issue of whether hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” causes earthquakes has first-party insurance implications because policies typically exclude damage from tremors attributable to man-made causes as opposed to purely...more

K&L Gates LLP

Earthquakes: Are You Covered, and If Not, Should You Be?

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The earthquake that struck Northern California in August 2014 serves as a reminder of how quickly business policyholders can face devastating losses. In the aftermath of an earthquake, businesses may face pressing challenges,...more

Perkins Coie

Insurance Coverage for Businesses Affected by the Napa Earthquake

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As the Napa Valley community begins the process of repairing damage and healing from injuries and losses related to the earthquake that struck on August 24, 2014, we extend our heartfelt wishes to those affected by the...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

The Napa Earthquake: Now Is The Time To Think About Insurance Coverage

In the aftermath of this weekend’s earthquake, we at Farella Braun + Martel would like to offer our insights. If you have a business that was affected by the earthquake, now is the time to look at your insurance policies,...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Shamrock Shake: St. Patrick’s Day Earthquake in Los Angeles Is a Reminder to Check Your Property Insurance Policy

Los Angeles residents didn’t need to go to McDonald’s for their “Shamrock Shake” on St. Patrick’s Day 2014. At 6:25 a.m., a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook L.A. County out of bed. Monday’s shake serves as a reminder to be...more

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