Michigan court blocks Citizens Insurance’s bid to kill PIP arbitration
Bazzy initially sued Citizens in Wayne Circuit Court in 2008. The parties then agreed to submit their dispute to binding…
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Westport Insurance scores win as Kentucky court settles coverage trigger dispute
In 2016, Virgil filed a lawsuit in federal court under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the City of Newport and…
Delaware Supreme Court backs AMC on D&O stock settlement “loss” fight
The Superior Court’s Feb. 28, 2025 memorandum opinion centered on the policy wording. The policies defined “Loss” as: “damages, judgments, settlements, pre-judgment and post-judgment…
Illinois court revives UM suit, rejects American Family limitation clause
Garcia sued in Cook County on March 22, 2017, naming Sanchez-Lopez and the vehicle owner, then voluntarily dismissed in April…
Delaware court affirms denial after commutation closes workers’ comp claim
On October 6, 2023, while on duty with Wilmington FD, Ferrell carried two high-rise packs up approximately three flights of…
California appeals court upholds Privette bar in insurer home inspections
Robert Andrews, an employee of Property and Casualty Surveys, Inc. (PCSI), inspected Kathleen Wagner’s home at her homeowners’ insurer’s request…
New York appeals court revives PrairieGold Solar hurricane claim
At the heart of the case is damage from Hurricane Maria to PrairieGold’s Carmelo Productora facility in Puerto Rico. The policy, issued…
State Farm’s subrogation claim crushed by insured’s earlier contradictory court position
For insurance professionals, this ruling offers three critical lessons. First, your insured’s legal positions in early proceedings will define your…
New York court strips GEICO’s authority to deny no-fault claims
The Court of Appeals saw things differently. In a 6-1 decision, the majority said insurers cannot unilaterally decide that a…
Texas appeals court upholds TWIA rule on assessment-year market share
The court’s reasoning focused on the statutory structure. It emphasized that the Insurance Code authorizes the commissioner to adopt a…