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MA SJC Rules Attorney’s Fees Awarded Under G. L. c. 93A Are Not Covered by Liability Policy

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In Vermont Mutual Insurance Company v. Poirier, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that attorney’s fees awarded under M.G. L. c. 93A are not covered by a Businessowner’s Liability Policy, because such fees...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Wyoming Supreme Court Allows Insured to Seek Bad Faith Damages - Construction and Procurement Law News, Q3 2021

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In May of this year, the Supreme Court of Wyoming held that a subsidiary of Sinclair Oil could invoke statutory bad faith damages after prevailing in a coverage dispute with its insurer, Infrassure. The court rejected the...more

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Damages for Late Payment of Insurance Claims - Enterprise Act 2016

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At present there is no right to damages if an insurer in the UK takes an unreasonable period to settle a claim. Late payment of claims can create genuine hardship for an insured. This could all be set to change from 4 May...more

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Montana Joins Majority of Courts Holding That Insurers Must Establish Prejudice to Disclaim Coverage Based on an Insured’s Late...

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Joining a majority of states that have addressed the issue, the Montana Supreme Court recently held that “an insurer who does not receive timely notice required by the terms of an insurance policy must demonstrate prejudice...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Insurance Recovery Law -- Sep 12, 2013

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Summer Ends on a High Note for Policyholders - Summer may be winding down, but the courts are still smiling on policyholders. The three cases discussed in this week’s newsletter present some big wins for insureds. ...more

Laner Muchin, Ltd.

7th Circuit Rules Employee May Recover Monetary Damages In ERISA Claim For Unpaid Benefits Against Insurer Who Denied Coverage...

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The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Kenseth v. Dean Health Plan, Inc. provides a means for employees to collect monetary relief on their claim for benefits if they can show that the terms of the plan were not clear, and...more

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