The parent of an infant sued Kim Eichle for Eichle’s alleged negligence in serving alcohol to her houseguest, Jacob Russo, who allegedly assaulted the infant, and for negligence in failing to keep the sidewalk at her...more
6/27/2024
/ Bad Faith ,
Breach of Contract ,
Claim Disclaimer ,
Counterclaims ,
Declaratory Judgments ,
Duty to Defend ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Negligence ,
New York ,
Policy Terms ,
Property Insurance ,
State Farm ,
Water Damage
Southern District Holds That Claim For Unjust Enrichment Not Covered Claim For “Property Damage”-
The owners of a Manhattan apartment hired Zale Contracting to renovate their apart-ment. After the apartment’s sprinkler...more
First Department Affirms That Business Interruption From COVID-19 Not Covered-
The insured purchased a commercial property policy that included business interruption coverage for its restaurants. The restaurants were...more
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1/27/2022
/ Bad Faith ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Duty to Defend ,
Estoppel ,
Exclusions ,
First-Party Coverage ,
Indemnification ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
New York ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Policy Terms ,
Property Damage ,
Uninsured and Under-Insured Motorists
Court Dismisses Claims Against Insurer For Bad Faith Failure To Settle, And For Consequential And Punitive Damages-
Scottsdale issued a policy to Watershed Ventures, LLC, which included Directors and Officers Liability...more
9/23/2021
/ Bad Faith ,
Bodily Injury ,
Business Losses ,
Civil Authority Coverage ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
D&O Insurance ,
Duty to Defend ,
Insurance Industry ,
NY Supreme Court ,
Property Damage ,
Punitive Damages
Federal District Court Denies Insured’s Request To Add Claim For Bad Faith And Consequential Damages Based On Insurer’s Denial Of Coverage In this declaratory judgment action, the insured filed a motion for leave to add a new...more
8/31/2020
/ Additional Insured ,
Auto Insurance ,
Bad Faith ,
Consequential Damages ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Homeowner's Insurance ,
Indemnification ,
Landlords ,
Limitation Periods ,
Material Misrepresentation ,
No-Fault Insurance ,
Public Property ,
Rental Property ,
Supplemental Damages