June 8, 2022
Another early dismissal of the complaint resulting in appreciable cost savings for the insured and insurer was achieved by Rebar Kelly in the Supreme Court of […]
June 1, 2022
Early dismissal of the Complaint, resulting in significant cost savings to the insured and insurer, was achieved by Rebar Kelly in the Superior Court of Waterbury, […]
April 13, 2022
Since the enactment of the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (MVFRL) in 1984, the courts in Pennsylvania have addressed whether a change to an automobile policy […]
January 13, 2022
Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act On December 31, 2021, New York State Governor Hochul signed into law the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act (“CIDA”). What follows below is […]
January 13, 2022
Many landlords require criminal background checks on tenants as part of their screening process to ensure the safety and security of their rental community. In fact, […]
December 2, 2021
There has been a significant increase in cyber-attack attempts on firms and businesses of all sizes with increased sophistication. Many email requests for money transfers and financial […]
December 30, 2020
Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down a victory to our insured clients in Raynor v. Messa, et. al. (Nos. 35 and 36 EAP 2019) and […]
May 20, 2020
In its recent decision in the case of Selective Insurance Company v. MAK Services, Inc., 2020 PA Super 103, the Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed summary judgment in […]
May 1, 2020
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently held that there was coverage for a man shot while attempting to intervene in a murder-suicide. In 2013, Harold Eugene McCutcheon, […]
April 23, 2020
Most jurisdictions provide for some form of substituted service of process on a Defendant when the traditional methods for service fail. In recent years, courts have […]
April 15, 2020
Attorneys, claims representatives and/or insureds generally do not share the same understanding of motion practice in litigation. Most experienced insurance defense attorneys have such a thorough understanding […]
April 15, 2020
Coverage attorneys are in general consensus; insurance payments for business interruption losses due to COVID-19 shutdowns will likely turn on whether the courts determine if the […]
April 15, 2020
As many as 4,000 seriously ill coronavirus patients in New York are being treated with the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, state health officials say. President Trump has touted hydroxychloroquine as […]
April 8, 2020
On March 7, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202 declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of New York. On […]
April 6, 2020
In response to the staggering losses being suffered by businesses across the country due to their partial or total closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some […]
April 1, 2020
Insurers of every ilk will no doubt face an onslaught of claims involving COVID-19 related losses. As the floodgates begin to open, insurers should examine their policies […]
March 31, 2020
Especially for small businesses, these are uncertain times. Many employers may turn to their insurers to assist in the losses of business income. But without fortuity, […]
March 25, 2020
States across the nation are ordering restrictions to hinder the spread of COVID-19 – such as limiting crowd size and closing a myriad of businesses. These […]
February 7, 2020
Opinion: A medical malpractice carrier’s refusal to settle in its $200,000 limit was not a “wrongful act” despite a $14 million verdict against a Texas insured, […]
November 4, 2019
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has struck down the statutory seven-year statute of repose as violative of the state’s constitution. Justice Sallie Updike Mundy, in the majority […]
June 13, 2019
The Florida Supreme Court will review and hear oral argument on a lower court’s decision denying the ability of an insurance carrier to file a legal […]
April 30, 2019
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently affirmed that testimony outside the scope of a medical malpractice expert’s report was permissible where the opposing party was on notice […]
October 3, 2018
On September 1, 2018, New Jersey effectuated new Rules of Court including additions on the affidavit of merit requirement that jurists hope will alleviate frequent motion […]
August 15, 2018
Pennsylvania Superior Court Extends Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Actions, Holding that a Plaintiff has Two Years from the Death of Loved One to Bring […]
October 28, 2015
June 2015. Feel free to direct questions or comments to Patrick Healey. Judge R. Stanton Wettick, Jr. of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas recently […]