Facing an issue of first impression in Hawaii, the Supreme Court held that insurers have no right to reimbursement of defense costs unless the policy specifically provides for reimbursement. St. Paul Fire and Marine Ins. Co., et al. v. Bodell Construction Co., et al., 2023 Haw. LEXIS 194 (Haw. Nov. 14, 2023).
Reimbursement of Defense Costs
Federal Court Predicts Georgia Will Deny Insurers’ Right to Reimbursement of Defense Costs
By Tred R. Eyerly on
Predicting Georgia law, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's decision that Georgia would not allow insurers to seek reimbursement of defense costs. Continental Cas. Co., et. al v. Winder Laboratories, LLC, et. al, 2023 U.S. App. LEXIS 17852 (11th Cir. July 13, 2023).
Winder Laboratories held two policies, a…