Not "Dependent Property" -- Denial of Business Income Loss Claim Upheld

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY  – BUSINESS INCOME LOSS CLAIM  – "DEPENDENT PROPERTY"   Cohen & Slamowitz, LLP v. Zurich Am. Ins. Co. (2nd...

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...

Copy Compiled from Underwriting Records Ruled Not Best Evidence of the Policy. Judgment for Insurer Reversed and New Trial Ordered.

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY – DESIGNATED ONGOING OPERATIONS EXCLUSION ENDORSEMENT – DUTY TO DEFEND & INDEMNIFY – BEST EVIDENCE RULE   P...

When 5 + 3 = 1

COMMERCIAL PACKAGE POLICY  – EMPLOYEE DISHONESTY COVERAGE  – NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES   – ANTI-STACKING PROVISION   Dan Tait, Inc. v. Farm Fam...

Words Matter -- a Notice of Storage Lien That Lacks the Word "Lien" Is Invalid

AUTO  – TOWING/STORAGE CHARGES  – STORAGE  LIEN  – LIEN LAW § 184(5)   Matter of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. v All County Towing (3rd Dep...

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...

May a New York Property Insurer Communicate Directly with Its Insured Who Is Represented by a Public Adjuster?

This was yesterday's question of the day, one I'm asked from time to time.  Each time I get this question I check New York's ins...