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Tom Moody and Mike Scott Secure Final Judgment Following Question of Assignments of Benefits Validity

Clausen Miller attorneys Tom Moody and Mike Scott obtained a summary disposition for their client after the First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida found the plaintiff’s Assignment of Benefits invalid.

Darrell Limia and Tony Pagán Granted Dismissal in Insurance Policy Dispute

Clausen Miller attorneys Darrell Limia and Tony Pagán successfully secured a dismissal for their client after the plaintiffs’ failure to comply with Fla. Stat. § 627.70152.

New York Court Of Appeals Addresses The Meaning Of “Penalty Imposed By Law” Under Wrongful Act Professional Liability Policy

Davy Raistrick examines a New York Court of Appeals case addressing the meaning of “penalty imposed by law” under a wrongful act professional liability policy.

Clausen Miller Attorneys Analyze COVID-19 Business-Interruption Case for CLM Magazine

Ian R. Feldman, Amy R. Paulus, Melinda S. Kollross and Tami Kay Lee analyzed an influential case for CLM Magazine regarding insurance coverage during pandemic shutdown orders.

Court OKs Settlement Between Claimant, Insured Represented By Same Counsel

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, August 9, 2022

The 1st District Appellate Court recently held that a $6 million settlement agreement between a claimant and insured was reasonable and in good faith even though both parties were represented by the same attorneys.

Insurers Not Liable for Business Interruptions Caused Solely by Government Ordered COVID-19 Closures

Tami Kay Lee analyzes a California Court case that found property insurers not liable for business interruptions caused solely by government ordered COVID-19 shutdowns.

Tom Moody and Zachary Sonenblum Granted Dismissal for Insurer Client Based on Insured’s Failure to Comply with Fla. Stat. 627.70152

Clausen Miller attorneys Tom Moody and Zachary Sonenblum have secured dismissal of a plaintiff’s complaint due to failure to comply with Pre-Suit Statutory Notice requirements.

Tom Moody Granted Summary Judgment for Client in Insurance-Policy Dispute

Clausen Miller attorney Tom Moody recently obtained summary judgment for his client against a lawsuit alleging breaches of an insurance policy.

Cook County Judge Rules Illinois Prejudgment Interest Statute Unconstitutional

By Thushan M. Sabaratnam & Morgan A. Dilbeck

A recent Cook County Circuit Court ruling finds that a prejudgment interest statute requiring a defendant to extend a settlement offer within one year of plaintiff filing a major tort claim, including personal injury and wrongful death, violates the Illinois Constitution.

Obligation Found For Allegations ‘Straddling’ Vicarious Liability

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, September 7, 2021

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that an additional insurer owed a defense to an additional insured covered only for vicarious liability,