Riley Murdock

Insurer Wants $28M Texas Freeze Suit Moved To Federal Court

Great American Insurance Co. asked a Texas state judge on Monday to remove to federal court a landlord's suit seeking more than $28 million he claims the insurer owes for damage... To view the full article, register now.

Office Owner Says Insurer Denied Roof Coverage In Bad Faith

Day Care, Staffer Not Covered In Toddler's Death, Insurer Says

Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp. has no duty to defend a now-defunct Memphis, Tennessee, day care center and its former owner from lawsuits over the hot car death of a toddler last... To view the full article, register now.

Delta Marine Negligent In $3.5M Yacht Accident, Insurers Say

Judge Finds Water Exclusion Bars Coverage For Seepage

A Kansas federal judge sided with AmGuard Insurance Co. in a water damage dispute with an office building owner over a burst underground sprinkler pipe, finding the damage was excluded under... To view the full article, register now.

Insurers Can Force Arbitration For $7M Hurricane Ida Claim

A group of 11 insurers led by certain underwriters at Lloyd's of London can force a New Orleans property owner to arbitrate its $7 million Hurricane Ida damage claim, a Louisiana... To view the full article, register now.

Texas CO Leak Claimants Ask 5th Circ. To Rethink Insurer Win

9th Circ. Asks Calif. High Court To Rule On Virus Coverage

The Ninth Circuit asked the California Supreme Court to settle the Golden State's position on whether COVID-19 can trigger property insurance coverage, setting up a potential resolution to conflicting state appellate... To view the full article,…

Wash. Panel Reverses Farmers' Win In Roof Damage Fight

A Washington state appellate court overturned a condominium complex's trial court loss, finding coverage could exist under its Farmers Insurance Exchange policy for water damage to its building despite an exclusion... To view the full article,…

Insurer Says SoCal Edison Not Covered For LA Wildfire Suits

Insurer Says 2013 Explosion Coverage Dispute Is Resolved

Bitco General Insurance Corp. voluntarily dismissed its claims against a utility excavation contractor and others, capping a yearslong dispute over how to carve up $6 million in coverage for those injured... To view the full article, register now.

Ohio Panel Rejects Eye Specialist's Virus Coverage Appeal

Insurers Can Arbitrate $2.7M Church Storm Damage Dispute

Calif. Justices Won't Review Apple Annie Virus Coverage Suit

The Supreme Court of California declined to take up a restaurant operator's COVID-19 business interruption coverage appeal, passing on a potential opportunity to clarify the Golden State's position on pandemic coverage... To view the full article,…

Chubb Hires V&E Enviro Leader For New Climate Role

Chubb Ltd. has hired a Vinson & Elkins LLP partner to serve in the newly created position of global climate officer for the insurer.... To view the full article, register now.

Calif. Panel Sides With Policyholder In Virus Coverage Fight

A three-judge California appellate panel reversed the dismissal of a Los Angeles Italian restaurant's COVID-19 coverage case against Century-National Insurance Co., affirming the court's previous pro-policyholder ruling that allowed a similar... To…

4th Circ. Won't Revive Travelers Breach Of Contract Suit

The Fourth Circuit refused Wednesday to revive a North Carolina apartment complex owner's breach of contract suit against Travelers Casualty Insurance Co. of America, finding a lower court was correct to... To view the full article, register now.

Biz Wants Reversal After La. High Court Takes Up Virus Row

A New Orleans restaurant owner asked a Louisiana federal judge to consider changing her decision to toss its COVID-19 business interruption case against Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co., arguing that an... To view the full article, register now.

9th Circ. Won't Revive Contractor Insurer's Fraud Suit

The Ninth Circuit declined Tuesday to revive a Hartford unit's nearly $1 million fraudulent checks suit against California Bank & Trust on behalf of a contractor, ruling that the bank had... To view the full article, register now.

Coverage Fight Over Montana Canal Breach Headed To Trial