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Index to Verbal Threshold Opinions
A list of verbal threshold cases, organized by type.Defending Civil Claims Involving Allegations of Criminal Culpability
Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Chair of the NYSBA Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, writes: Defending a civil suit involving criminal claims presents unique challenges to the parties and an understanding of the effect a plea or conviction in the criminal matter may have, not only on the civil lawsuit itself, but also on the availability of insurance coverage to cover any damages, is important.Policy's Use of 'And' Leads to Additional Payment to California Insured
A federal district court in California has awarded more than $122,000 to an insured golf course based on the district court's interpretation of the word “and” in a commercial property insurance policy.State of California v. Continental Insurance Company
C.A. 4th; E064518 The Fourth Appellate District affirmed a judgment. The court held that the trial court properly found that an excess insurer’s…Litigation Lessons From Hurricane Sandy Could Follow Harvey
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, which destroyed thousands of homes and vehicles in the New York City area, the administration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and several state agencies issued regulations to deal with the hurricane and its aftermath. That effort could provide a glimpse of the sorts of issues that might arise after Hurricane Harvey.Chipping Away at the Insurance Bedrock
Insurance companies are attempting to chip away at an edifice that has stood without judicial challenge for over 50 years: that insurance polices are contracts of adhesion.