Coronavirus (COVID-19) insurance policy issues
As a special service to our insurance clients, we present an outline of some typical insurance policy issues that may arise out of a contagion such as the Coronavirus. Throughout the current pandemic, we will be available to advise you […]
The Court’s discretion regarding the cost consequences of settlement offers: Exceptions are not the rule
The settlement process promotes judicial economy and efficiency, and eliminates the high costs of proceeding to trial. As such, parties are well-advised to make reasonable offers prior to trial and to consider acceptance seriously. This principle is entrenched in Rule […]
The Whole File and Nothing But the File: A Precautionary Tale regarding Disclosure and Production of an Insurer’s Underwriting, and Claims and Investigation Files in the Context of Coverage and Bad Faith Claims
The scope of disclosure and corresponding production of documents typically becomes an issue in the context of an insured’s claim against an insurer for coverage and bad faith. Inevitably, the insured will demand disclosure and production of the underwriting, and/or […]
