11th Circ. Backs Home Insurer In Debris Feud Coverage Row
A Georgia federal court had jurisdiction over a homeowners insurance coverage dispute when it determined that a Peach State couple wasn't entitled to coverage for a suit brought by their neighbors over debris ... (more story)
Data Center Insurance Market 'Highly Favorable,' Broker Says
A leader of data centers at Lockton says that the insurance market for the projects is strong despite their unique profiles and concentrated risks. James Nelson spoke to Law360 about the role all participants ... (more story)
Insurance Litigation Week In Review
Insurers must defend Walmart against opioid injury suits, former NFL players' concussion injury claims should be treated as separate occurrences, and the Michigan Supreme Court will consider whether touching a... (more story)
Late Notice Bars Roof Damage Coverage, 5th Circ. Affirms
An insurer owed no coverage under a 2022 commercial property policy for damage that a Texas building sustained during a June 2018 hailstorm, the Fifth Circuit said, finding that the carrier was prejudiced by t... (more story)
Chubb Sued By Ex-LA Times CEO Over Palisades Fire Damage
Chubb uses a "rotating cast" of biased consultants to downplay property damage and minimize its coverage obligations, alleges businessman and former Los Angeles Times CEO Austin Beutner, who accused Chubb in C... (more story)
Tesla Defect Sparked Garage Fire, Insurer Says
Tesla Inc. has been hit with product liability claims in Illinois state court by an insurer looking to recoup the money it paid a policyholder whose Model X was deemed a total loss after an electrical defect c... (more story)
NC Biz Court Bulletin: Monopoly Suit Setback, Historic Deal
The North Carolina Business Court rounded the corner into fall with a setback for residents in an antitrust class action, a historic settlement in "forever chemical" contamination litigation and a raft of new ... (more story)
Mich. Top Court To Hear If Touching Vehicle Is 'Occupying' It
The Michigan Supreme Court will consider whether physical contact with a vehicle is enough to receive uninsured motorist coverage, as it hears an injured driver's plea to overturn a decision denying him covera... (more story)
Colo. Church Drops Hailstorm Payment Suit Against Insurer
A Denver church dropped claims in Colorado state court that a Vermont insurer failed to pay the full amount it was owed under the parish's policy for a May 2024 hailstorm and underestimated the property's dama... (more story)
Negligence Claims Nixed In $4.6M Faulty Roof Coverage Row
A Tokio Marine unit accused of misrepresenting the terms of its policy has slipped a roofing contractor's negligence claims in a $4.6 million coverage dispute over a school renovation project but must face a c... (more story)