The insured was barred by res judicata from filing a second lawsuit challenging the insurer's method of establishing the amount of the loss. Burke v. GeoVera Spec. Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 9186 (5th Cir, April 16, 2024).
On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida caused wind damage to the
Several insurance-related bills were introduced by the Hawaii Legislature, but only a few were passed before the session ended on May 3, 2024. Here are the bills that were passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor for signature.
HB 1686 – Increases the reimbursement rate for chiropractic treatments for
The excess carrier did to have to contribute to the defense and indemnity of the insureds because the dissolution of one of the primary carriers meant full exhaustion had not been accomplished. Continental Cas. Co., et al. v. Argonaut Ins. Co., et al., 331 Ore. App. 26 (Or. Ct. App. 2024).
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the District Court's granting summary judgment to two insurers who denied coverage based upon inaccurate insurance applications. Hughes v. First National Insurance Company of America, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 6609 (9th Cir. March 20, 2024).
Plaintiff submitted a claim to First National Insurance Company of America
The court found that the insurer failed to meet its burden on summary judgment seeking a judgment that faulty workmanship precluded coverge. Auto-Owners Ins., Co. v. AAA Discount Homes, LLC, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 48463 (S.D. Ga. March 19, 2024).
Heather Way sued AAA Discount Homes, LLC and Delta Transport
The Ninth Circuit reversed the District Court's denial of the insured's motion to amend a complaint asserting loss due to COVID-19. Worth Hotels, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 8484 (9th Cir. April 9, 2024).
The Hotels sought coverage for business losses incurred because of the
The court found that damage to the insured's home was not due to a covered collapse, but was caused by wood rot and termite damage. Pezzano v. Liberty Mut. Midatlantic Inc. Co., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46971 (D. N.J. March 18, 2024).
When putting up a Christmas tree, the insured pulled
The Court of Appeal reversed the trial court's granting of a motion for judgment on the pleadings, dismissing the insured's claim for loss due to the presence of COVID-19. Brooklyn Restaurants, Inc. v. Sentinel Ins. Co., Ltd., 2024 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 1754 (Cal Ct. App. March 20, 2024).
Brooklyn
The insured's claim for collapse of his roof and deck failed due to defective design and other exclusions under the policy. Dudar v. State Farm & Cas. Co., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 52706 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 6, 2024).
The insured submitted a claim to State Farm for damage to the
The Washington Supreme Court found there was coverage for resulting loss despite the original faulty contraction, an exclusion in the policy. Gardens Condominium v. Farmers Ins. Exchange, 544 P.3d 499 (Wash. 2024).
Farmers issued a policy to Gardens Condominium providing coverage for loss or damage caused by a "Covered Cause