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Multiple Limits on Declarations Pages Results in Stacking

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin March 26, 2019

The 5th District Appellate Court recently held that the listing of liability limits twice in the declarations pages of an automobile insurance policy required that the limits be stacked,

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.

Melinda Kollross Published in DRI’s For the Defense Magazine

Clausen Miller senior partner and Appellate Practice Group Co-Chair Melinda Kollross is a featured author in the February 2019 edition of The Defense Research Institute (DRI)’s For the Defense Magazine.  Melinda’s article “Preparing Effective Appeal Assessments“ provides valuable insight into what makes for an effective appeal assessment from the client’s perspective,

Proximate Cause Lacking in Opioid Addiction Case Against Pain Management Physician Absent Expert Testimony from an Addictionologist

In a split decision, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District holds that a medical malpractice plaintiff failed to prove proximate cause against a pain management physician where there was no evidence from an addiction expert connecting the defendant’s failure to identify the patient’s opioid addiction and her death/suicide by acetaminophen overdose.

East Coast CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2018 Volume 4

Custom Endorsement Limiting Liability For A Sewer Backup Enforced In Favor Of Insurer

A New Jersey Appellate Court found policy language limiting liability for a sewer backup to $25,000 was unambiguous and affirmed the Law Division’s grant of summary judgment to the insurer,

Clausen Miller Attorneys Named 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers

Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that five attorneys were selected as 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The selection process is rigorous and includes independent research,

East Coast CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2018 Vol. 3

Defending A Claim For Attorney’s Fees In Bad Faith Actions: Third Circuit Court Of Appeals Affirms Decision To Deny Outrageously Excessive Claim For Attorney’s Fees

In a contested Bad Faith lawsuit brought by the named insureds against their insurance carrier,

Clausen Miller’s Appellate Practice Group Nationally and Regionally Ranked By U.S. News and World Report

Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that its Appellate Practice Group has once again been ranked both nationally and regionally (Chicago) in U.S. News and World Reports 2019 “Best Law Firms.”  (See https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/clausen-miller-pc/overview/39045). 

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.