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Property Damage
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Insurance Law Hawaii
Appraisal Award That Exceeds Insureds’ Proof of Loss Upheld
The insurer's challenge to an appraisal award that was more than the insureds' proof of loss was rejected by the court. Larson, et al. v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co.,…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Resulting Loss Claims Denied
After vandals caused extensive water damage to the insured's building, the claim for resulting loss was rejected by the federal district court. Epperson v. Lexington Ins. Co., 2025…
Legal Profession Blog
Fore!
The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals Division II has reversed the grant of summary judgment to a defendant in claims brought by a homeowner against a driving range next doorIn…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Denied in Collapse Claim
The court denied cross-motions from the insured and the insurer after the insured's dwelling suffered a collapse of the ceiling. Simons v. Fed. Ins. Co., 2025 U.S. Dist.…
On Brief: Iowa's Appellate Blog
Iowa Supreme Court to hear arguments in 10 cases Dec. 17 and 18
By Rox Laird
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear arguments in 10 cases Dec. 17 and 18, and three other cases will be submitted to the Court without oral argument. Following are brief…
Legal Profession Blog
Good Boy
The Ohio Supreme Court has imposed a fully-stayed suspension of an attorney for misconduct in two matters.One involved a Michigan issueIn February 2022, Alex Pratt hired [attorney] Miller to sue…
Policyholder Pulse
Hurricanes Helene and Milton: 8 Key Insurance Coverage Issues Impacting the Availability and Amount of Recovery
By Joseph D. Jean, Amit Roitman
In the aftermath of two powerful hurricanes the process of assessing the damage and rebuilding begins. Businesses suffered billions of dollars in losses during hurricanes Helene and Milton, both in…
Pro Policyholder
Tips to Maximize Insurance Recoveries for Hurricane Helene Property Damage and Business Interruption Losses
By Alexander Bein, Joseph Englert, Shelby Guilbert, Nicholas Hill
RELATED UPDATE: Tips for Pursuing Insurance Claims and Disaster Relief Funding in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene (October 3, 2024) Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26, 2024, carrying…
Justice Pays
Post-Storm Safety: How to Protect Yourself and Your Property After Hurricane Helene
Southwest Florida has weathered its share of storms, and while Hurricane Helene brought less destruction to Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Pinellas Counties than previous storms, the aftermath still presents risks.…
Zalma on Insurance
Genuine Dispute Requires Reversal of Summary Judgment
By Barry Zalma
Property Damage Invokes Insurer’s Duty to Indemnify Post 4898 See the full video at https://rumble.com/v5g6cgt-genuine-dispute-requires-reversal-of-summary-judgment.html and at https://youtu.be/1sdBmIg4KnY The Fifth Circuit was asked to determine if “property damage” existed that…