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Pandemic Coverage Claims Update: Federal and State Appellate Tribunals Continue to Rule For Insurers

March 15, 2023 / CM Reports / Writing and Speaking

By Melinda S. Kollross

In a long awaited decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, encompassing the areas of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and the Virgin Islands, ruled that there is no coverage for pandemic related economic loses.

Speed Kills: Potential Product Liability When Social Media Apps Contribute To Accidents

March 6, 2023 / CM Reports / Writing and Speaking

By Paul V. Esposito

But for the grace of God, many of us might already be dead. Those teenage and early adult years were tons of fun. They left plenty of time for doing crazy things.

Down to Size: Preventing Overreaches in Premises Liability Cases

March 1, 2023 / CM Reports / Writing and Speaking

By Paul V. Esposito

We are surrounded by chain stores. Go anywhere in the country, and you’ll likely see the same stores you see at home. Makes you feel like you never left.

Security Consultant Reports Are Not Protected By The Medical Studies Act

January 3, 2023 / CM Reports / Writing and Speaking

By Kathleen M. Klein

Introduction 

In a case brought on behalf of an active shooter victim against a hospital, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District recently considered whether the Medical Studies Act protects a consultant report developed by a hospital consultant following an active shooter incident.

SIDEBAR — United States Supreme Court Set To Decide “Game Changing” Case On General Personal Jurisdiction Over A Foreign Corporation

January 3, 2023 / CM Reports / Writing and Speaking

By Melinda S. Kollross

We wish to alert our friends in the defense and insurance industries of a case that will soon be decided by the United States Supreme Court. Mallory v.

COVID-19 Pandemic Coverage Claims Update: The Appellate Tribunals Are Still Overwhelmingly Ruling In Favor of Insurers.

January 3, 2023 / CM Reports / Writing and Speaking

By Melinda S. Kollross

Although some state intermediate appellate tribunals have issued rulings favorable to insureds, the Supreme Courts from Delaware, Maryland and Ohio have added their voice to other state high courts holding that there is no business interruption coverage for pandemic related economic losses.

CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2022 Volume 4

December 29, 2022 / CM Reports

Cover: Holiday Lights in Chicago, IL

SIDEBAR – United States Supreme Court Set To Decide “Game Changing” Case On General Personal Jurisdiction Over A Foreign Corporation

We wish to alert our friends in the defense and insurance industries of a case that will soon be decided by the United States Supreme Court.

Out of Bounds: The Lower Standard of Supervisory Liability for Sporting Events

December 6, 2022 / CM Reports / Writing and Speaking

By Paul V. Esposito

Times have changed. Back in the day, high school sports were generally limited to four: football, basketball, league baseball, and track. Not so today. Students also can play soccer,

Not Good Enough: The Minnesota Supreme Court Requires More Specificity in Exculpatory Clauses

December 6, 2022 / CM Reports / Writing and Speaking

By Paul V. Esposito

What was the greatest single advance in human history? Some might say the discovery of how to create and harness fire. After all, raw meat can get nasty in short order.

Insurer Alleges No Coverage for Double-Charges by McDonald’s Mobile App

November 4, 2022 / CM Reports / Writing and Speaking

By Mitchel D. Torrence

American Family Mutual Insurance Company (“American Family”) recently filed a declaratory judgment action in the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL, seeking a declaration that it owes no duty to defend its insured,

  • Chicago

    Illinois 60603

    10 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    T: 312.855.1010 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick

  • New York

    New York 10005

    28 Liberty Street 39th Floor

    New York, New York 10005

    T: 212.805.3900 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

  • Mission Viejo

    California 92691

    27285 Las Ramblas

    Suite 200

    Mission Viejo, California 92691

    T: 949.260.3100 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

  • Florham Park

    New Jersey 07932

    100 Campus Drive

    Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

    T: 973.410.4130 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 973.410.4169 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

  • Michigan City

    Indiana 46360

    200 Commerce Square

    Michigan City, Indiana 46360

    T: 219.262.6106 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partners: Paige M. Neel, Kimbley A. Kearney

  • Milwaukee

    Wisconsin 53202

    250 E. Wisconsin Avenue

    Suite 1800

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

    T: 414.279.5525 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: James M. Weck

  • Stamford

    Connecticut 06902

    68 Southfield Avenue

    2 Stamford Landing Suite 100

    Stamford, Connecticut 06902

    T: 203.921.0303 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Tampa

    Florida 33609

    4830 West Kennedy Boulevard, One Urban Center

    Suite 600

    Tampa, Florida 33609

    T: 813.509.2578 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick Co-Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt

  • San Francisco

    California 94111

    100 Pine Street

    Suite 1250

    San Francisco, California 94111

    T: 415.287.2744 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

  • Houston

    Texas 77019

    2929 Allen Parkway

    American General Center, Suite 200

    Houston, Texas 77019

    T: 346.229.4612 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Dallas

    Texas 75201

    325 N. Saint Paul Street

    Suite 3100

    Dallas, Texas 75201

    T: 469.942.8635 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Boca Raton

    Florida 33434

    7777 Glades Road

    Suite 405

    Boca Raton, Florida 33434

    T: 561.765.5305 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick Co-Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt