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Appeals Court Rejects Stacking for Underinsured Policy Limits

May 20, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

Don Sampen analyzes a 1st District Appellate Court trucking accident case involving underiniured motorist (UIM) coverage. The court held that an auto policy covering 17 vehicles and listing UIM coverage at $50,000 for each was not eligible to “stack” the UIM coverage for the aggregate amount.

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Perri, Van Dusen and Doolittle Obtain Summary Judgment for Hotel Franchising Company in Mexican Accident Case

May 18, 2026 / News

Congratulations to Carl Perri, Matthew Van Dusen and Lisa Doolittle on obtaining summary judgment in a slip-and-fall case. The plaintiff sued their client, Hyatt Franchising, alleging negligence at a Hyatt-branded property in Mexico. The court agreed that Hyatt Franchising did not own, operate or control the premises where the accident occurred, merely franchised it, and dismissed the case.

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Florida Third District Court of Appeal Holds Presumed Prejudice Applies to All Violations of Post-Loss Obligations

May 15, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

Kelly Vogt analyzes a homeowners insurance dispute in Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal in which the court held that once an insurer establishes a material breach of any post-loss obligation, prejudice is presumed as to all such defenses.

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US Supreme Court Holds That Brokers Can Be Held Liable Under State Negligence Laws for Hiring Unsafe Carriers

May 15, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

Joseph Ferrini issues an alert regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC , which held that the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act’s safety exception allows for negligent hiring claims against brokers in personal injury lawsuits. This ruling affirms potential broker liability in cases that often involve injury claims of significant value.

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Texas 14th Court of Appeals Holds Pollution and Contamination Exclusion Bars COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage

May 13, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

Ramy Elmasri analyzes a Texas 14th Appellate Court case involving COVID-19 business interruption claims. The court held that a Pollution and Contamination Exclusion bars coverage for COVID-19 losses, including claims brought under civil authority and ingress/egress extensions.

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Court Finds Punitive Damages Claim Created Conflict of Interest

May 5, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

Don Sampen analyzes a 1st District Appellate Court case in which a trucking company’s insurer appointed counsel to defend an underlying auto accident claim. When the plaintiff later added punitive damages to the complaint, the court found a conflict of interest, entitling the insured to independent counsel at the insurer’s expense.

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Clausen Miller Attends 2026 PICG Conference

May 1, 2026 / News

Dennis Fitzpatrick, Kelly Vogt, Sava Alexander Vojcanin and Scot Doyen will be in London to meet clients and attend industry events with representation at the 2026 PICG Conference.

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Texas Supreme Court Reinforces “Time-Notice” Rule in Slip-and-Fall Cases

April 24, 2026 / News

Ramy Elmasri analyzes a Texas Supreme Court case that reinforced the “time-notice” rule in slip-and-fall cases. The plaintiff sued H-E-B after slipping on a puddle in one of their stores, relying on a constructive notice theory. The court cited a lack of temporal evidence and granted summary judgment for H-E-B, affirming the evidentiary burden on plaintiffs.

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Clausen Miller Welcomes Yousef Totah as Partner in San Francisco Office

April 24, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is pleased to welcome Yousef Totah as a partner in the firm’s San Francisco office. Yousef brings deep litigation experience in complex general liability, personal injury, premises and construction liability matters.

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California Managing Partner Ian Feldman Secures Summary Judgment on Behalf of a Commercial Leasing Agent

April 23, 2026 / News

Congratulations to Ian Feldman on securing summary judgment on behalf of a commercial leasing agent. A medspa tenant sued its landlord and leasing agent, but key admissions during deposition established that the agent was covered by a prior release agreement. The court returned a summary judgment resulting in a complete defense victory.

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  • Chicago

    Illinois 60606

    225 West Randolph Street

    Suite 700

    Chicago, Illinois 60606

    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

  • 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

  • Irvine

    California 92618

    20 Pacifica

    Suite 440

    Irvine, California 92618

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

  • 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 Partner: Paige M. Neel

  • Milwaukee

    Wisconsin 53202

    1433 North Water Street

    Suite 500

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

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

  • Stamford

    Connecticut 06901

    243 Tresser Boulevard

    17th Floor

    Stamford, Connecticut 06901

    T: 203.989.3889 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Hartford

    Connecticut 06103

    750 Main Street

    Suite 100

    Hartford, Connecticut 06103

    T: 860.756.5520 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Tampa

    Florida 33602

    401 East Jackson Street

    Suite 3300

    Tampa, Florida 33602

    T: 813.519.1001 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt

  • 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: 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 77060

    4 CityNorth

    16945 Northchase Drive, Suite 1400

    Houston, Texas 77060

    T: 346.826.8995 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 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

  • San Antonio

    Texas 78258

    401 East Sonterra Boulevard

    Suite 375

    San Antonio, Texas 78258

    T: 210.338.6711 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Austin

    Texas 78759

    9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy

    Suite 500

    Austin, Texas 78759

    T: 346.826.8995 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Fort Worth

    Texas 76102

    702 Houston Street

    Fort Worth, Texas 76102

    T: 682.231.9560 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri