by Anthony Antonellis | Oct 4, 2019
Cases Duty to Defend: Dunn v. Columbia National Insurance Co. In a Georgia insurance dispute case involving a breach of the duty to defend the insurance company was criticized for not bringing a declaratory judgment action. The court reaffirmed Georgia’s strong policy...
by Anthony Antonellis | Sep 23, 2019
Cases Duty to Defend: Nautilus Insurance Company v Access Medical LLC Earlier this summer, the Ninth Circuit certified the following question to the Nevada Supreme Court: “Is an insurer entitled to reimbursement of costs already expended in defense of its insureds...
by Anthony Antonellis | Sep 21, 2019
Cases Duty to Defend: West Bend Mutual Ins. Co. v. Ixthus Medical Supply, Inc. et al. Wisconsin Supreme Court holds that a “knowing violation” exclusion does not eliminate the insurer’s duty to defend when coverage could be provided for the alleged injuries without...
by Anthony Antonellis | Sep 21, 2019
Cases Duty to Settle: First Acceptance Insurance Co. of Georgia, Inc. v. Hughes The Georgia Supreme Court recently considered whether an insurer’s duty to settle arises only when the injured party presents a valid offer to settle within the insured’s policy limits, or...
by Anthony Antonellis | Sep 21, 2019
Cases Duty to Defend: Century Surety Co. v. Andrew In a case stemming from an automobile accident, the Nevada Supreme Court recently held that an insurer that breaches its duty to defend a policyholder can be held liable for “consequential damages,” amounting beyond...
