Ezra Amacher | Claims Journal Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry vetoed a bill last week that would have limited bad faith lawsuits against insurers, a move that raised criticism from the insurance industry. SB 111, sponsored by Sen. Alan Seabaugh, R-Many, intended to bring clarity to when claimants could bring bad faith personal or bodily injury… Continue reading Louisiana Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Bad Faith Lawsuits Against Insurers
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Insurer’s Use of Conflicting Reports Not Bad Faith, Says Court
Paul Ferland and Joshua Tumen | Property Insurance Law Observer In El Dueno, LLC v. Mid-Century Insurance Company (2025 WL 1540329) (10th Cir. 2025)), the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgement on behalf of the insurer on the basis that the insurer did not act in bad faith when it denied the insured’s claim based… Continue reading Insurer’s Use of Conflicting Reports Not Bad Faith, Says Court
Proactively Addressing Potential Construction Claims
Jack Mayo | ConsensusDocs Recognizing a potential claim—whether related to delays, defective work, payment, or some other issue—often requires immediate attention to ensure that your rights are protected. This article provides a general overview of several practical considerations and proactive steps for contractors to take at the onset of a potential claim to better position… Continue reading Proactively Addressing Potential Construction Claims
Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Denied in Collapse Claim
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The court denied cross-motions from the insured and the insurer after the insured’s dwelling suffered a collapse of the ceiling. Simons v. Fed. Ins. Co., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 75839 (C.D. Cal. March 4, 2025). Gary Simons bought a second home located in Park City,… Continue reading Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Denied in Collapse Claim
Insurance Claims and the LA Fires
Megan Carrasco and Richard Erickson | Snell & Wilmer Insurance has always been a critical backdrop in risk analysis. This is because when buying insurance, “an insured usually does not seek to realize a commercial advantage but, instead, seeks protection and security from economic catastrophe.”1 Insurance is in place for fundamental risk and loss but is… Continue reading Insurance Claims and the LA Fires