In a recent Nebraska Supreme Court decision, U.S. Specialty Insurance Co. v. DSA Avionics Unlimited, LLC, 320 Neb. 287, 26 N.W.3d 761 (2025), the court reasoned that interpretation of “direct physical loss” includes physical dispossession of property, regardless of whether
Insurance law is, at its core, a law of relationships. Whether land-based or maritime, every policy rests on an expectation of honesty, transparency, and fairness. Yet the way the law defines good faith—and the consequences for bad faith—differs markedly depending
In Century Surety Co. v. EC & SM Guerra, LLC, 5:23-CV-01215-XR-RBF, 2025 WL 2602288 (W.D. Tex. Aug. 21, 2025) aff’2025 WL 2598375 (Sept. 5, 2025), the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas reaffirmed the magistrate’s report
Conducting subrogation investigations is a balancing act. The need to move quickly to accommodate mitigation and repairs is balanced against the need for a proper and thorough investigation to ensure subrogation rights are preserved. Retaining experts and consultants, identifying potential
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal recently clarified the enforceability of the “residence-premises” requirement in homeowners’ insurance policies. In Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Boniface Jean, the appellate court reversed a jury verdict in favor of the homeowner,
Fires linked to homeless individuals seeking shelter on private property are no longer rare incidents. These situations raise a critical question: when does a property owner’s inaction cross the line into negligence?
The answer lies in the duty of care.
Since June, the FDA, USDA and CDC have been investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to prepared meals. In September, the outbreak was traced to a supplier of pre-cooked pasta, Nate’s Fine Foods. Even so, Nate’s Fine Foods reports
In Cannon Falls Area Schools v. Hanover American Insurance Company (2025 WL 2976533 (D. Minn. 2025)), the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota held that a property insurer properly denied coverage pursuant to a cosmetic damage exclusion
In this episode of Subro on the Go, regular co-hosts, David Brisco (San Diego) and Joe Rich (Miami) are joined by Michael O’Donnell (Philadelphia) and Ben Migliorino (Denver) to discuss tips on maximizing recoveries in the 4th quarter. Just as
Federal Shutdown: As the longest federal shutdown drags onward, OSHA continues to operate on a skeletal staff. With limited exceptions that include the inspection of imminent danger situations, inspection of workplace fatalities, review of whistleblower complaints, and follow up inspections
