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Clausen Miller Celebrates 90 Years of Superior Client Service

This June, Clausen Miller is proud to celebrate the firm’s 90th anniversary! From its founding in 1936, the firm has prioritized meaningful client relationships and strategic legal advice to build the firm into the national powerhouse it is today.

Beverly and Banathy Win Judgment on the Pleadings in Insurance Coverage Action Concerning Sexual Abuse Claims

Congratulations to Colleen Beverly and Andrew Banathy on securing a significant win on behalf of the insurer in an insurance coverage action in the Central District of Illinois involving sexual abuse claims.

Perri and Williamson Score Summary Judgment Win in Building Flood Case

Congratulations to Carl Perri and Ian Williamson on obtaining a summary judgment dismissal of a negligence claim in a subrogation action against a fire suppression contractor in New York following a flood arising from a fire pump test.

Clausen Miller Continues Texas Expansion, Hires Partner at New San Antonio Office

Clausen Miller is pleased to welcome Caitlin Bratt to the team. Caitlin will be joining as a partner in Clausen Miller’s new San Antonio office.

Subrogation for One Insured OK Even If Loss Paid to Second Party

Don Sampen analyzes an Illinois Supreme Court decision affirming that an insurer, as subrogee of the owner of a building under construction, was entitled to seek reimbursement from a subcontractor whose allegedly negligent work gave rise to property damage despite the insurer’s payment of the loss to an insured other than the owner.

Tenant Subject to Only Partial Subrogation Despite Negligence

Don Sampen analyzes a First District Appellate Court coverage case holding that an apartment tenant was a partial co-insured on her landlord’s fire insurance policy, and therefore not liable for full subrogation recovery, despite her alleged negligence causing damage to both her own unit and elsewhere in the building.

Appeals Court Weighs Equitable Versus Contractual Subrogation

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, November 21, 2023

The 1st District Appellate Court recently held that an insurer was entitled to subrogate to the rights of an insured despite the fact a different insured received the insurer’s payment for loss.

Clausen Miller’s Houston Office Opening August 1st

Clausen Miller is delighted to announce that the new Houston office will officially open on Monday, August 1st.

East Coast CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2021 Volume 4

Judge Grants Insurers Motion To Compel Arbitration By Enforcing Arbitration Clause In Insurance Policy

In 299 N. Federal Master LLC v. General Security Indemnity Co. of Arizona et al., case number 0:21-cv-62349,

Rob Stern Appointed Vice President On The Board Of Directors Of The National Association Of Subrogation Professionals

Clausen Miller P.C. is pleased to announce that Robert Stern, Chair of the firm’s Subrogation Department, has been selected by the Board of Directors of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) to serve as Vice President on the Board’s Executive Committee.