Katherine E. Tammaro, Richard W. Boone, Jr., and Jonathan E. Meer | Wilson Elser The following is a recap of Wilson Elser’s May 2024 webinar “Insurance Coverage Litigation Strategies: How to Sue and Be Sued,” presented by the authors listed here. The program addresses effective and efficient litigation strategies including how, when and where to… Continue reading Insurance Coverage Litigation Strategies: How To Sue And Be Sued
Category: Insurance Coverage
No Coverage for Homeowner Named as Borrower in Policy but Not as Insured
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The magistrate judge recommended that the homeowner’s complaint seeking coverage for damage caused by Hurricanes Laura and Delta be denied because the homeowner was only named as the borrower under the policy. LeDay v. Integon Nat’l Ins. Co., 2024 U,S. Dist. LEXIS 87369 (W.D. La. April 15,… Continue reading No Coverage for Homeowner Named as Borrower in Policy but Not as Insured
Resulting Loss From Faulty Workmanship Covered
Trey R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The Washington Supreme Court found there was coverage for resulting loss despite the original faulty workmanship, an exclusion in the policy. Gardens Condominium v. Farmers Ins. Exchange, 544 P.3d 499 (Wash. 2024). Farmers issued a policy to Gardens Condominium providing coverage for loss or damage… Continue reading Resulting Loss From Faulty Workmanship Covered
Buyer Beware: Insurance Agents May Have No Duty to Sell Construction Contractors an Insurance Policy Covering Likely Claims
David McLain | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Construction contractors in the market for insurance coverage have few legal protections if their insurance agent fails to provide insurance that covers likely claims against the contractor. As construction defect lawsuits continue to be a frequent occurrence throughout Colorado, we have seen an increase in the number… Continue reading Buyer Beware: Insurance Agents May Have No Duty to Sell Construction Contractors an Insurance Policy Covering Likely Claims
Court Finds Matching of Damaged Materials is Required by Policy
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The court granted, in part, the insured’s motion for summary judgment by finding that matching roof tiles were required under the policy. Bertisen v. Travelers Home and Marine Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3907 (D. Colo. Jan. 8, 2024). The insureds sued Travelers for breach… Continue reading Court Finds Matching of Damaged Materials is Required by Policy