Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | May 23, 2017 As has been said a “few” times here at Construction Law Musings, the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia strictly interpret the actual terms of a construction contract. A recent case in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond provides yet another example… Continue reading Where Insurance and Contracts Collide in Construction
Month: May 2017
A Slippery Slope: How Counsel and Experts Can Work Together to Detect Slip and Fall Claims Fraud
Jonathan H. Colman and Angela DiDomenica | CLM Magazine | April 2017 Questionable slip and fall claims aren’t going away anytime soon. According to the National Safety Council, slip and fall incidents are the third leading cause of injury to customers and employees each year, costing American businesses a whopping $70 billion annually in workers… Continue reading A Slippery Slope: How Counsel and Experts Can Work Together to Detect Slip and Fall Claims Fraud
Building Damage Caused by Copper Theft Is Not Excluded
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 20, 2017 Theft of copper wiring or piping is a loss that impacts many in urban areas, but whether there is coverage for the loss is usually dependent upon the specific language of the insurance policy. This issue was recently addressed by the Tennessee Court… Continue reading Building Damage Caused by Copper Theft Is Not Excluded
Eleventh Circuit Deems Voluntary Dismissal of a Coverage Action Sufficient to Award Attorneys’ Fees to a Policyholder as the Prevailing Party
Aaron Weiss | PropertyCasualtyFocus | May 19, 2017 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision that should serve as a warning to insurers to be sure to resolve all issues before dismissing a coverage action, particularly when involved in the settlement of an underlying suit. A Tale of Two Cases In… Continue reading Eleventh Circuit Deems Voluntary Dismissal of a Coverage Action Sufficient to Award Attorneys’ Fees to a Policyholder as the Prevailing Party
Insurer’s Refusal to Provide Explanation for Claim Denial Until Litigation Supports Bad Faith Award
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 14, 2017 The Court of Appeals of Tennessee recently affirmed an award which included bad faith damages against Farmers Mutual of Tennessee where the insurer repeatedly failed to explain to the insured what the basis for the denial of the claim was until the insurer… Continue reading Insurer’s Refusal to Provide Explanation for Claim Denial Until Litigation Supports Bad Faith Award