Illinois Appellate Court Addresses Professional Services Exclusion in Homeowners Policy

James M. Eastham | Traub Lieberman In Stonegate Ins. Co. v. Smith, 2022 IL App (1st) 210931, the Insured was performing plumbing work at a multi-story townhouse when a fire ensued causing damage to the second story unit. Although a carpenter by trade, the Insured was performing plumbing work consisting of the replacement of a shower valve… Continue reading Illinois Appellate Court Addresses Professional Services Exclusion in Homeowners Policy

Can a Third Party Seek a Declaration of an Insurer’s Duties Under Its Policy?

Cheryl D. Shoun | Nexsen Pruet | May 15, 2018 “Be careful what you ask for in your declaratory judgment action” could have been an appropriate subtitle. Either title would fit the United States District Court’s look at whether a party that is not an insured may seek a declaration regarding an insurer’s duties under… Continue reading Can a Third Party Seek a Declaration of an Insurer’s Duties Under Its Policy?

Insurer’s Declaratory Judgment Action After Denial May Be Untimely

Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | October 3, 2017 Often, we will receive a telephone call from an insured advising us they have been sued by the insurance company. The insurer has filed a lawsuit seeking a declaration that their denial of the insured’s claim was appropriate. But is it appropriate for… Continue reading Insurer’s Declaratory Judgment Action After Denial May Be Untimely

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