New Jersey high court lets Allstate pursue fraud claims in court
The Appellate Division reversed, and the Supreme Court agreed. The problem was a mismatch of powers. New Jersey’s Insurance Fraud…
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Court Bars Coverage for Late Notice and Pre-Notice Repairs | Cozen O’Connor
In Global Approach, Inc. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co., 2026 WL 1513430 (S.D. Fla. June 1, 2026), the United States District…
Eleventh Circuit Won’t Hear Georgia Sex Trafficking Coverage Dispute Without Final Judgment From District Court | Phelps Dunbar
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently declined to hear an insurer’s appeal of a Georgia…
Minnesota Court of Appeals Holds that an Insurer’s Reservation of Rights Can Entitle an Insured to Select Independent Counsel | Stinson LLP
[co-author: Brandon Batchelor]* On June 1, 2026, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision in Fabyanske, Westra, Hart &…
When a Tort Claim Is Still a Tort Claim: The Tennessee Supreme Court Rejects Prejudgment Interest Against UM Carriers in Haddon v. Vanlier | Butler Snow LLP
The Tennessee Supreme Court’s recent decision in Haddon v. Vanlier, No. M2023-01151-SC-R11-CV (Tenn. May 12, 2026) [1] is a significant…
Florida Appellate Court Sets Record Straight on Longtime Misconception of Examinations Under Oath as Admissible Evidence | Marshall Dennehey
The Florida Third District Court of Appeal recently overturned a long standing assumption regarding the admissibility of examinations under oaths…
Florida Appellate Court Affords Lyft Broad Immunity Under Section 627.748(18), Florida Statutes (2022), for the Actions of One of its Drivers | Marshall Dennehey
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal of negligent and fraudulent misrepresentation claims against transportation network company (TNC),…
Delaware Court Enforces D&O Coverage for SEC Disgorgement Settlement | Nossaman LLP
Delaware remains one of the most important jurisdictions for corporate America, so pro-policyholder D&O decisions from Delaware courts are worth…
Standing to be sued, but not to fight back? Florida’s Court of Appeals says not so fast | Freeman Mathis & Gary
In Florida, it is undisputed that carriers can file suit seeking a declaratory judgment of no coverage against insureds and…
TX Supreme Court: Insurers Can Compel Appraisal Even During Coverage Disputes | Phelps Dunbar
The Texas Supreme Court in In re ACE American Insurance Company reaffirmed that an insurer is entitled to compel appraisal, regardless…