A commentary on insurance coverage issues in Hawaii and beyond
The federal district court in Hawaii determined a subcontractor had no coverage under his homeowner's and umbrella policies for claims based on faulty workmanship. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. v. Kaaihue, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 175395 (D. Haw. Dec. 13, 2013).
Allstate Insurance Personal Lines pursued a subrogation claim in state…
The Illinois Court of Appeal found that an innocent law partner was entitled to coverage under the firm's malpractice policy despite misrepresentations made by another partner. Illinois State Bar Association Mutual Ins. Co. v. Law Office of Tuzzolino and Terpinas, 2013 Ill. App. LEXIS 816 (Ill. Ct. App. Nov. 22, 2013).
Tuzzolino…
