Leaders at one of the largest national insurance defense firms believe they have identified the causes of nuclear verdicts—and developed a comprehensive litigation strategy that negates them. A new book about that strategy and the data behind it will be […]
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When a Fireworks Tragedy Becomes a Legal Battle: The Fourth of July Blaze That Sparked a Still-Pending Dispute
A tragic Fourth of July fire that destroyed a Stockton family’s home has become the focal point of a high-stakes insurance lawsuit still winding its way through the courts. 1 What began as a celebration then turned into a catastrophic […]
When the Named Insured Dies: A Hard Lesson on Coverage, Legal Standing, and Policy Renewal
A recent Oregon federal case warns policyholders and their families that when it comes to insurance, the fine print rules the day. This is especially true when the named insured passes away. In Stein v. Foremost Insurance Company, 1 the […]