How often do you hear defense attorneys say, “I’m not interested in anything related to coverage. That’s not my concern.” From a coverage lawyer’s perspective, this is a dangerous position, both ethically and legally....more
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“Let no good deed go unpunished.” That’s how Busch Properties probably sees the result in the Busch Properties, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. decision from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 14-3699 (2/24/2016)....more
In Bituminous Casualty Corporation v. Plano Molding Company, 2015 IL App (2d) 140292, the Illinois Appellate Court tackled one of the most misunderstood issues in the commercial general liability policy: does an obligation to...more
Consumer class action claims are a familiar tool for addressing dissatisfaction with a defective product. Given that one of the goals of a consumer class action claim is to recover damages for the claimants, triggering...more