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Don Sampen Article Published in Illinois Bar Journal

An article on the appellate process was recently published by Don R. Sampen in the March 2018 edition of the Illinois Bar Journal.  The article is entitled “A Guide to Illinois Interlocutory Appeals.  It addresses the requirements for interlocutory appeals under Illinois Supreme Court Rules 306,

Contract, Fraud Claims Tied to Insurer Brochure

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
[March 20, 2018]

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, reversing the U.S. District Court, recently found that a long-term care insurance policyholder adequately alleged consumer fraud and common-law fraud against an insurer for misrepresenting policy premiums she would have to pay.

Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group attorney Paul Esposito recently notched a defense victory on appeal when the Appellate Court in Chicago dismissed a plaintiff’s appeal for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Plaintiff was the administrator of a decedent’s estate. 

Parol Evidence Barred in Coverage Case

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
[March 6, 2018]

The 1st District Appellate Court recently upheld the validity of a broadly worded exclusion applicable to employee injuries,

Restatement of Liability Insurance Update

By Amy R. Paulus

Since our last update on the Restatement project, two important developments occurred.  First, the Council of Advisors to the Restatement Reporters recently approved Draft No.

Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance Makes Its Mark Prior to Approval

By

Amy R. Paulus

Clausen Miller PC[1]

[1] The views expressed herein are solely those of the author.  Ms. Paulus is the Liability Coverage and Reinsurance Practice Group Leader,

Sheila Totorp Scheduled to Present at the 2018 West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar

Partner Sheila M. Totorp will be presenting at the 2018 West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar in Anaheim, California on May 16-18, 2018.  She will be presenting “Subcontractor Wars:  The Last AI” with co-presenters from the insurance industry.

Melinda Kollross Published in the February 2018 Edition of DRI’s For the Defense Magazine

Read Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group Co-Chair Melinda Kollross’s latest feature article “Winning Your Appeal with Your ‘Statement of Facts’” published in the February 2018 edition of DRI’s For the Defense Magazine.  The article weaves together both practical procedural suggestions and creative options for crafting your factual recitation to best suit—and position you to win—your next appeal.

East Coast CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2017 Vol. 4

Have Fun And Be Wary: Three Recent Cases From The Second Department Discussing Primary Assumption Of Risk

A review of the Second Department decisions issued in the months preceding the close of 2017 revealed several interesting cases dealing with primary assumption of risk.

California Supreme Court Holds Landowner Not Liable for Obvious Danger it Does Not and Cannot Control

A landowner’s liability to its invitees hinges on whether or not a duty is imposed by law. But, mere ownership of property does not automatically equate to liability. Rather, in Vasilenko v.