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Fifth District Court of Appeals Reverses Summary Judgment Finding Insured Had No Standing to Sue

Kelly Vogt breaks down the court’s ruling that because the scope of the assignment was limited to work performed by the contractor – who performed no work – the insured retained standing to seek enforcement of her policy.

Irene Thaler and Kelly Vogt to Discuss Damage Assessment and Mediation in Property Insurance Claims at WIND Conference in Orlando

Irene Thaler will speak on “The Art of Estimating” and Kelly Vogt will present on “Mediation Pro Tips: Negotiation Hacks for Overcoming the Impossible.”

Late Notice Under Claims-Made Policy Dooms Insureds Added to Complaint

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, construing Illinois law, recently held that insureds under a claims-made policy had an obligation to give notice to their insurer during the policy period in which a related insured entity was sued.

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.