Expert Analysis

How Trial Attys Can Wield Amended Federal Evidence Rules

Trial lawyers should assess recent amendments to four Federal Rules of Evidence and a newly enacted rule on illust... (more story)

Mich. Ruling Offers View On 'Occurrence' Coverage Definition

As demonstrated by a Michigan state court in its recent decision finding per-wound insurance coverage for a school... (more story)

Identifying Deepfakes During Evidence Collection, Discovery

Attorneys must familiarize themselves with the tools used to create and detect deepfakes — media manipulated by ar... (more story)

Property More

Insurer Can't Duck Covering Wash. Developer In Flooding Suit

An insurer can't yet escape providing coverage for a property developer accused of worsening flooding issues for several homeowners by clear-cutting trees without a proper drainage plan, a Washington federal c... (more story)

Arbitrator In Virus Coverage Case Wasn't Biased, Panel Says

A New York state appeals panel affirmed a trial court's decision refusing to disqualify a Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP partner as an arbitrator in proceedings between a Zurich unit and the operator of S... (more story)

United Fire & Casualty Co. sued Keller Advertising and Media Services Inc. in December 2022 for negligence and breach of contract, claiming the company’s service work for Friedhelm’s Bavarian Inn led to a fire.
Insurer Settles $1.7M Fluorescent Sign Fire Damage Suit

United Fire & Casualty Co. reached a settlement in its $1.7 million suit against a Texas sign-making company, resolving its bid to recover funds paid to a bed and breakfast after a fluorescent sign caught fire... (more story)

Fla. Crash Victims Can't Get Insurer Payout In Revised Suits

A Florida state appellate panel has blocked three vehicle crash victims' attempts to collect $16 million from an insurer, saying that the company wasn't properly joined as a party by the time settlements were ... (more story)

Property Owner Says Insurer Owes $16.2M For Fire Damage

A Colorado property owner is seeking to recover $16.2 million from its insurer for property damage caused by the 2021 Marshall Fire, telling a federal court the carrier wrongly concluded the properties did not... (more story)

Ga. Developer Says Insurer Shorted Roof Repair Coverage

The owner of a north Georgia commercial property has sued its insurer, accusing it of intentionally failing to complete a claims adjustment and only partially paying the cost to repair a roof that was damaged during a storm.

Ohio Landlord Seeks $9M Insurance Payout For Hail Damage

The operator of a 324-unit apartment complex is seeking to recover over $9 million from its insurer for damages caused by a 2022 hail and windstorm, according to filings in Ohio federal court.

General Liability More

Insurer To Fight Limits In Smucker's Salmonella Coverage Suit

An insurer seeking a bigger contribution from its insured J.M. Smucker Co. may appeal a court ruling that found there was just one occurrence within underlying litigation against the food company over 225 batc... (more story)

7th Circ. Upholds Tax Penalties For Life Insurance Scammer

The Seventh Circuit upheld Tuesday nearly $400,000 in tax penalties against a man who served prison time for falsifying his returns as part of a scheme to poison his wife and collect on a $20 million life insurance policy.

Zurich Seeks Coverage Support In MetLife Building Injury Row

Zurich American Insurance Co. asked a New York federal court Monday to force another insurer to tap into its $3 million policy to cover the defense of Manhattan's MetLife Building against a suit filed by a wor... (more story)

Pa. Panel Permits Stacked UIM Benefits Within Same Policy

A woman severely injured in a motorcycle accident is entitled to underinsured motorist coverage under the same policy that directly covered the motorcycle, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled, finding that b... (more story)

Ohio Panel Backs Class Cert. In Farmers Total Loss Suit

An Ohio trial court properly granted class certification over a man's claims that a Farmers Insurance unit failed to pay Ohio insureds state and local sales tax for vehicles insured under their auto policies, ... (more story)

Mich. Law Firm Urges Dismissal Of Insurer's Defamation Suit

A Michigan personal injury attorney and his firm are urging a federal judge to toss a defamation lawsuit accusing them of launching a smear campaign against an auto insurance company, arguing opinion pieces th... (more story)

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Captive Insurer Says Reinsurer Must Cover Legionnaires' Row

The captive insurer of a Michigan healthcare system asked a federal court Wednesday to find that its reinsurer couldn't sell off coverage responsibilities and owes payment for underlying suits alleging various... (more story)

Insurer Seeks Exit From Engineering Co.'s $1M Settlement

An engineering company's insurer told a Texas federal court it needn't cover the company's $1 million payment to settle a man's personal injury claims, arguing the company failed to give proper notice after th... (more story)

OpenText argues that Wesco’s coverage suit contains few allegations concerning it and that none of those allegations are sufficient to state a claim against it. (Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
OpenText Wants Out Of Class Action Coverage Suit

OpenText told a Michigan federal court it should be dismissed from an insurer's suit seeking to avoid coverage of a class action from former Covisint shareholders alleging an unfair merger, saying it's not inv... (more story)

Insurance Execs Seek Defense Costs For Self-Dealing Suit

Insurance company executives who were fired amid accusations they stole assets from their company to start a competing venture demanded coverage for the dispute from their new business's insurer in Georgia Federal Court.

Del. Court Rules Against Insurers In Harman 'Bump-Up' Case

In a closely watched ruling on director and officer insurer denials of mergers and acquisitions cost "bump-up" payouts, a Delaware judge sided on Friday with Harman International Industries' claims that insura... (more story)

D&O, Cyber Issues Top Specialty Line Cases To Watch In 2025

2025 promises to usher in significant developments in ongoing litigation fights over crucial specialty line insurance issues, including directors and officers and cyber risk policies. Here, Law360 speaks to ex... (more story)

Top Specialty Lines Insurance Cases of 2024

The past year featured litigation over bump-up exclusions and the rights of excess insurers, a court split over clauses that limit policyholders' ability to seek coverage, and another appeal by Towers Watson o... (more story)