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Filed Rate Doctrine No Bar to Rate Claims

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin March 12, 2019

On certified questions, the 5th District Appellate Court recently held that the filed rate doctrine does not bar claims against an insurance company for deceptive and unfair business practices regarding automobile insurance rates.

Greg Aimonette to Speak at National Association of Subrogation Professionals Litigation Skills Conference

Greg Aimonette will be speaking at the (NASP) National Association of Subrogation Professionals – Litigation Skills Conference in Palm Springs, California March 28 and 29th on “Pre-Suit Negotiations:  How to Maximize Your Bottom-Line Recoveries at a Fraction of Litigation Costs”.

Court Finds Malicious Prosecution Coverage Upon Exoneration

Creating a conflict with earlier Illinois appellate case law, the 1st District Appellate Court recently held that a municipality’s liability coverage for malicious prosecution was triggered upon exoneration of the claimant, not at the time the claimant was wrongfully prosecuted.

California Partner Ian Feldman to Present at Orange County Bar Association Construction Law Meeting

On February 9, Ian Feldman will be co-presenting “Preparing for Mediation: How to Achieve Success”. The program will discuss the methods and potential practice pointers for the preparation for mediation from a variety of perspectives,

“No-Recoupment” Default Rule in Restatement of the Law: Liability Insurance Cited by Illinois Court in Support of Ruling Dismissing Insurer Recoupment Claim

Introduction

In Gilbane, Inc. v. Liberty Ins. Underwriters, Inc., (case no. 2016‑CH‑15163) a Cook County, Illinois court dismissed an insurer’s claim for recoupment of a $7.5 million settlement payment from its policyholder based on the equitable theory of unjust enrichment.  

Clausen Miller P.C. Expands Its Reach in Florida by Welcoming Orlando Partner Scott Dornstein

Clausen Miller is proud to announce that Scott Dornstein has joined the Firm’s Florida office as a Partner. Scott is located in Orlando and enhances the Firm’s ability to cover the central and mid-coastal regions of Florida.

Clausen Miller Helps Develop Illinois Law On Contribution And The Kotecki Cap

At least in Illinois, joint and several liability is a fact of life in personal injury cases. A defendant found at least 25% at fault can be forced to pay a plaintiff’s entire judgment, even though multiple tortfeasors were involved.

East Coast CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2018 Vol. 2

Florida Appellate Court Expands Insureds’ Ability To Sue For Bad Faith

A Florida Appellate Court ruled that homeowners can pursue a bad faith claim against their property insurer even absent a favorable coverage ruling because the insurer’s tender of policy limits constituted a determination as to liability and damages.

E-Filing: Avoiding Another Litigation Minefield

E-filing documents into court systems was supposed to make everyone’s job easier and provide more time to get a client’s legal work completed. E-filing allows the attorney to timely file up to the last minute of the day when a document is due to be filed,

Clausen Miller Partners Amy Paulus and Melinda Kollross Named in Chicago Lawyer 2018 “Women in Law” Edition

Clausen Miller partners Amy Paulus and Melinda Kollross were recognized among the “2018 Top Lawyers – Women Leaders” by Chicago Lawyer Magazine.

Amy is the Liability Coverage and Reinsurance Practice Group Leader, a senior shareholder and member of the Board of Directors of Clausen Miller.