In Mandarin Oriental, Inc. v. HDI Glob. Ins. Co. et al., Civil Action No. 23 Civ. 4951, 2025 WL 1638071 (S.D.N.Y. June 10, 2025), the District Court of the Southern District of New York followed the modern trend and allowed
The Property Insurance Law Observer, published by Cozen O'Connor, focuses on legal issues related to property insurance coverage and disputes. It covers topics such as insurer duties and policyholder responsibilities, interpretation of coverage provisions including residence requirements and cosmetic damage exclusions, builder's risk insurance and project completion definitions, and distinctions between covered perils like vandalism versus exclusions for faulty workmanship. The blog analyzes court decisions that clarify the application of policy terms, coverage limits, and exclusions in property insurance claims, providing insights into litigation outcomes and legal standards affecting insurers and insureds.
In Comprehensive Medical Center, Inc. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 2025 WL 416814 (9th Cir. 2025), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s determination that the period of restoration tied to water damage at the…