An important question for subrogation that arises when artwork is shipped and damaged or lost is: “Did the shipper have a duty to procure insurance?” This precise issue of law was recently raised in a decision issued by...more
Subrogation professionals are often vexed by the Limitation of Liability Act. In addition to inverting the usual plaintiff/defendant positions in litigation, and carrying a shortened deadline to file claims, this federal law,...more
In the beloved Roald Dahl tale, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", young Charlie and his Grandpa tour the magical and mysterious factory of eccentric candy-maker Willy Wonka. Four other touring children are ejected from...more
A recent decision in District Court in New Jersey may interest insurers subrogating transportation claims. In particular, it sets forth the legal argument to challenge target-carriers’ arguments about purported limitations of...more