Communications Between Outside Coverage Counsel and His Insurer Client Regarding "the Investigation and Potential Rescission of a Claim" Ordered Disclosed

HOMEOWNERS -- APPLICATION MISREPRESENTATION -- RESCISSION -- ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE -- DISCOVERY Prorokovic v. United Property & Casu...

Cause of Action for Consequential Damages Found Allegationally Sufficient and Reinstated

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY  – CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – IMPLIED COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING  – BAD FAITH  – ALLEGATIONAL SUFFICIENCY   DK...

Injured Party/Judgment Creditor Who Obtains Assignment of Insureds' Bad Faith Claim After Conclusion of Direct Action May Bring Second Action Against Liability Insurer

HOMEOWNERS  – LIABILITY – EXCESS JUDGMENT  – STANDING  –  BAD FAITH  – INSURANCE LAW 3420(A)(2) & (B)(1)   Corle v. Allstate Ins. Co. (4...

Court Upholds Insurer's Refusal to Produce in Discovery Information Regarding Claims of Other Insureds

PROPERTY  – QUESTIONS OF FACT PRECLUDING SUMMARY JUDGMENT  – SCOPE OF DISCOVERY   Gray v. Tri-State Consumer Ins. Co. (2nd Dept., 1/31/2018)...

Suing for Bad Faith in Bad Faith Warrants Sanctions

NO-FAULT – PRIVITY – BAD FAITH – INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY – FRIVOLOUS ACTION    Hunter v. Hereford Ins. Co. (NYC Civ. Ct., Queens Co., decided 8...