A commentary on insurance coverage issues in Hawaii and beyond
The federal district court granted the insurer's motion for summary judgment deciding that lower policy limits for nonowners of a vehicle did not violate public policy. Talana v. Liberty Surplus Ins. Co., 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 50222 (D. Haw. March 24, 2023).
Judy Talana collided with a car while operating…
The Alaska Supreme Court remanded to the trial court to determine whether the parties reached agreement in their settlement on the number of occurrences. McCormick v. Chippewa, Inc., 2020 Alaska LEXIS 20 (Alaska March 20, 2020).
Brent McCormick was injured while working aboard the vessel owned by Chippewa, Inc. McCormick…
Answering a certified question, the Nevada Supreme Court determined that an insurer breaching its duty to defend may be liable for consequential damages caused to the insured. Century Sur. Co. c. Andrew, 2018 Nev. LEXIS 112 (Nev. Dec. 13, 2018).
Michael Vasquez struck a minor, causing significant brain injury. Vasquez used the…
