Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The court granted the insured’s motion for partial summary judgment, allowing an appraisal to go forward even with outstanding coverage issues in dispute. DC Plastic Products Corp. v. Westchester Surplus Lines Ins. Co., 2021 U,.S. Dist. LEXIS 95908 (D. N.J. May 19, 2021). DC Plastic’s… Continue reading Appraisal Appropriate Despite Pending Coverage Issues
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Construction Contractors Should Promptly Notify Insurers of a Potentially Covered Claim
Patrick Johnson | Construction Industry Counselor | November 15, 2018 Contractors always should put their insurers on notice of a potentially covered claim as soon as possible. In many states, an insured typically will not be denied coverage for the late notice of a claim if there is no prejudice to the insurer, however, there… Continue reading Construction Contractors Should Promptly Notify Insurers of a Potentially Covered Claim
Certain Coverage Disputes Under New York Law May Not Prevent An Appraisal Demand
Shaun Marker – June 17, 2013 Under New York law, certain coverage disputes may not prevent appraisal. You may have heard the general rule that issues involving coverage disputes under an insurance policy are purely legal issues that should not be determined by an appraisal panel. Appraisal in the property insurance context is meant to… Continue reading Certain Coverage Disputes Under New York Law May Not Prevent An Appraisal Demand