No Coverage for Faulty Installation of Windows

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii     The federal district court granted summary judgment to the insurer, agreeing there was no “occurrence” nor “property damage” resulting from the faulty installation of windows. Employers Mut. Casualty Co. v. Knipp Equipment Inc., 2025 U.S. Dis. 24400 (D. Kan. Feb. 11, 2025).     Edwards County and… Continue reading No Coverage for Faulty Installation of Windows

California Clarifies Basis for Inverse Condemnation Claims

Lian Skaf | White and Williams Inverse condemnation is a legal theory that is not common in the subrogation industry. However, when dealing with a loss where property damage is the result of action by a public entity, it is a claim that may be available. While there are distinct considerations with raising an inverse… Continue reading California Clarifies Basis for Inverse Condemnation Claims

Seventh Circuit Finds Allegations of Occurrence and Property Damage Require a Defense

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii     The Seventh Circuit reversed the district court’s finding that the insured architecture firm was not entitled to a defense. Cornice & Rose International, LLC v. Acuity, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 29925 (7th Cir. Nov. 25, 2024).     Cornice, an architectural firm, oversaw the construction of a… Continue reading Seventh Circuit Finds Allegations of Occurrence and Property Damage Require a Defense

Alleged Negligent Misrepresentation on Condition of Home is Not an Occurrence Causing Property Damage

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii     The court found that even if the insured’s negligent misrepresentations constituted an accident, the disclosures did not cause physical damage to the property. Wood v. USAA Cas. Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 180624 (D. S.C. Sept. 12, 2024).      The insured, Clinton Wood, purchased a… Continue reading Alleged Negligent Misrepresentation on Condition of Home is Not an Occurrence Causing Property Damage

Insured’s Failure to Cooperate Dooms Claim

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii     The court granted the insurer’s motion for summary judgment based upon the  insured’s failure to allow the insurer to inspect damaged personal property . Ansah v Nationwide Prop. and Cas. Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 151472 (S. D. Texas Aug. 23, 2024).     The insureds… Continue reading Insured’s Failure to Cooperate Dooms Claim