A commentary on insurance coverage issues in Hawaii and beyond
Interpreting New Jersey law, the federal district court dismissed without prejudice the law firm's complaint against its insurer and agent. Law Office of Drew J. Bauman v. Hanover Ins. Co., 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 31844 (D. N. J. Feb. 27, 2023).
The law firm had a professional liability policy issued…
The court rejected the attorneys' claim that an award of attorney's fees awarded for pursuing a frivolous claim under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was not a "sanction" and was covered under the policy Wesco Ins. Co. v. Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP, 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS 18263 (6th Cir. July…
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's granting of summary judgment to the insurer, agreeing there was no coverage for the defendant in a wrongful death action. National Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Hampton, 2020 U.S. App. 33215 (9th Cir. Oct 21, 2020).
The wrongful death compliant alleged, and…
The Seventh Circuit reversed and remanded for consideration of reformation of the professional liability policy after the district court found there was no coverage. Crum & Forster Spec. Ins. Co. v. DVO, Inc., 939 F. 3d 852 (7th Cir. 2019).
WTE-S&S AG Enterprise, LLC sued DVO for breach of contract.
