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Failure to Disclose Cancer Brings Rescission of Life Insurance

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 9, 2023

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a life insurer’s right to rescind a policy due to a misrepresentation by the insured,

Douglas Cohen and Christopher Sempier Secured a Summary Judgment Ruling in the Insured’s Case and Dismissal of an Assignment-of-Benefits Case Arising Out of the Same Claim for Insurer Client

Clausen Miller attorneys Douglas Cohen and Christopher Sempier obtained a summary judgment ruling for their insurer client in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, which dismissed the insured’s claim with prejudice.

Tom Moody Obtains Third 2022 Summary-Judgment Victory in Case Challenging a Denial of Coverage for Alleged Hurricane Property-Damage

Attorney Tom Moody recently obtained his third summary-judgment win of 2022 when a Florida federal District Court Judge granted summary judgment in a lawsuit challenging a denial of first-party property insurance coverage because of insufficient notice and evidence of causation.

Illinois Appellate Court Reaffirms Kimbrough As “Mainstay” Authority For Obtaining Summary Judgment In Slip And Fall Cases

By Melinda S. Kollross

In 1981, the Illinois Appellate Court decided Kimbrough v. Jewel Cos., 92 Ill. App. 3d 813 (1981), holding that merely showing a slip and fall on a defendant’s premises was insufficient to satisfy proximate causation 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.

Wisconsin Office Extends Winning Streak

In three recent
cases, the Wisconsin office has added to its string of success in obtaining
summary judgment on behalf of our clients. 
First, Canyon Partners Real
Estate, LLC v. Newbanks/Washington Construction Consulting Services,

East Coast CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2019 Volume 1

Coverage For Contaminated Milk? Arguments On Appeal Are Spoiled When Not Raised At Trial

In a contested coverage and contribution lawsuit brought by an insured’s general liability (“GL”) carrier against the insured’s auto liability carrier,

George Flynn and Maura Morgan Win Summary Judgment in Cook County Legal Malpractice Case

Clausen Miller Partners George Flynn and Maura Morgan won summary judgment, thereby averting a 3 week trial for their client, just minutes after a co-defendant law firm reached a seven figure settlement with a Plaintiff Condominium Association.