by Eric J. Robbie | May 19, 2020 | Insurance
As business interruption lawsuits continue to fill up court dockets, we are beginning to see the first wave come crashing down on policyholders. Whether this is a sign of things to come is still an open question for both policyholders and insurers. At present, there...
by Eric J. Robbie | Apr 26, 2020 | Insurance
As business interruption claims continue to pile up in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions are beginning to arise over how to best resolve the mass influx of expected claims. As courts across the country weigh various proposals including multidistrict...
by John Gardella | May 21, 2019 | Insurance
In the May 2019 issue of Claims magazine, John Gardella authored an article regarding autonomous vehicles and their future impact on the insurance industry that was published as the cover story in the prestigious industry publication. A copy of the article can be...
by Ross Elwyn | Dec 11, 2018 | Insurance
The Massachusetts Superior Court ruled that an insurer who agrees to defend without a reservation of rights[1] may select defense counsel and control the defense of covered lawsuits. This ruling is consistent with Massachusetts precedent and reinforces limiting...
by Ross Elwyn | Nov 16, 2018 | Insurance
Starting in the 1970’s, commercial generally liability (“CGL”) policies utilized a pollution exclusion that prohibited coverage for bodily injury or property damage arising out of the discharge of various environmental contaminants. The exclusion did not, however,...
by Ross Elwyn | Jun 14, 2018 | Appellate Litigation, Insurance
The California Supreme Court granted review of Montrose Chemical Corporation of California v. Superior Court, 14 Cal.App.5th 1306 (2017) (Montrose II). In reviewing this case, the court has the opportunity to clarify or establish new precedent regarding...
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