In May 2023, the Supreme Court decided Tyler v. Hennepin County, 598 U.S. 631 (2023). Tyler involved a challenge to the Minnesota property tax collection program. In Minnesota, if a homeowner fell behind on their property taxes, the County was
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The Seventh Circuit Clarifies the Retroactive Application of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act
On April 1, 2026, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision concerning the retroactive application of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/15 (“BIPA”). This decision arises out of three (3) separate interlocutory appeals from the United…
Attorney Spotlight: Justin Kaplan
Justin Kaplan is a partner in Tressler’s HOA Practice Group. Justin’s practice includes representing condominium associations and common interest community associations in a variety of litigation matters, and counseling condominium associations and common interest community associations in interpreting governing documents…
Estate of Gene B. Lokken, et al. v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. – AI Risks in Medical Insurance Coverage Disputes
In Estate of Gene B. Lokken, et al. v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Case No. 0:23-cv-03514 (D. Minn.), a putative class has brought suit against UnitedHealth Group, Inc., naviHealth, Inc., and United Health Group (collectively “UHC”), alleging that UHC used an…
Attorney Spotlight: Binh Nguyen
Binh Nguyen is an associate in Tressler’s Employment and Litigation Practice Groups in the Orange County, California office. She focuses her practice on employment law, insurance defense, and general litigation matters. Binh first joined Tressler as a law clerk in…
City of Riverside v. RLI Insurance Company and How It May Procedurally Alter Insurance Coverage Disputes
For decades, California courts have carefully managed how civil liability litigation and related insurance coverage disputes proceed to avoid jury prejudice, discovery conflicts, and interference with an insured’s defense. Courts traditionally required coverage disputes to be litigated separately – and…
What School Districts Need to Know About Abuse Claims, Documentation, and Insurance
Rise of Nuclear Verdicts Nuclear verdicts – a term used to refer to jury awards that exceed $10 million or more levied against defendants for an alleged wrongdoing – are on the rise. These verdicts are often talked about in…
Past-Due Assessments? A Three-Step Guide for Illinois HOAs
Unpaid assessments affect all types of community associations in Illinois, including homeowners, townhome, and condominium associations. The owner’s non-payment of assessments can directly impact the Association’s ability to serve its members, maintain property values, and fund day-to-day operations such as…
Seventh Circuit Rejects “Super-Excess” Tier of Insurance in Favor of Equal Payment Priority
On February 11, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals issued an opinion on the order of priority of coverage in a trucking claim coverage dispute, finding that under Illinois law, two insurers had equal payment priority and must pay…
Nevada Supreme Court Rules that Insurers Who Contribute Toward Settlement are Permitted to Seek Equitable Subrogation Against Primary Insurers Who Fail to Accept Reasonable Settlement Offers
On January 29, 2026, the Nevada Supreme Court answered a certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Under Nevada law, can an excess insurer state a claim for equitable subrogation against a primary insurer…