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National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Failure to timely provide proof of loss doesn't justify denial of coverage under fidelity bond.
Insurance Nov. 30, 1998
Colonial Insurance Company of California v. American Hardware Mutual Insurance Company
Insured in liability policy includes person not acting in course and scope of employment.
Insurance Nov. 14, 1998
MGA Insurance Company v. Fisher-Roundtree
Coverage for completed operations imposed by law in gas seller's policy.
Insurance Nov. 3, 1998
Shumate v. Pacific Insurance Company
Order
Insurance Nov. 3, 1998
Smith v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Damages recoverable by insured are limited to total paid to medical providers by Medicare.
Insurance Oct. 30, 1998
Petrusek v. Farmers Insurance Co. of Arizona
Insurer isn't required to provide underinsured motorist coverage when policy isn't the primary vehicle insurance.
Insurance Oct. 26, 1998
Lips v. American Community Mutual Insurance Company
Order
Insurance Oct. 26, 1998
Federal Insurance Co. v. Tri-State Insurance Co.
Operations exclusion clause precludes coverage for worker's injuries under business auto policies.
Insurance Sep. 25, 1998
Fisher v. National General Insurance Co.
Challenging party's failure to show grounds to vacate arbitration award warrants confirmation of award.
Insurance Sep. 23, 1998
Bohrer v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
For insurance purposes, award against minister must be allocated between sexual and non-sexual misconduct.
Insurance Sep. 21, 1998
Brown v. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co.
Court properly excludes remote and irrelevant evidence in insurance bad faith action.
Insurance Sep. 18, 1998
ITT Specialty Risk Services v. Avis Rent A Car Systems Inc.
Worker's compensation insurance carrier has primary obligation to provide coverage in accident involving automobile insurance.
Insurance Sep. 17, 1998
Zilisch v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Insurance company is entitled to judgment on a bad faith claim where value of plaintiff's claim is debatable.
Insurance Sep. 9, 1998
Midwest Mutual Insurance Co. v. Murry
Insurer obligated to pay PIP benefits to insured before seeking contribution from other insurers.
Insurance Sep. 3, 1998
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Bush
Life insurance beneficiary form takes effect when filed with employer, if the form clearly states it.
Insurance Sep. 1, 1998
Davister Corp. v. United Republic Life Insurance Co.
Use of state court to enforce arbitration clause against insolvent insurer doesn't violate federal arbitration policy.
Insurance Aug. 31, 1998
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. United Pacific Insurance Co.
Trial court abuses its discretion by denying procedural mechanism to prevent double recovery.
Insurance Aug. 25, 1998
Halley v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company
Order
Insurance Aug. 17, 1998
Labombard v. Samaritan Health System
Hospital can recover amount paid for treatment of injuries from injured's liability claim if no estoppel is found.
Insurance Aug. 6, 1998
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Narvaez
Insured's $50,000 limit on insurance policies is insufficient to satisfy requirements of subject matter jurisdiction.
Insurance Aug. 5, 1998
Maryland Casualty Co. v. Nationwide Ins. Co.
Additional insured endorsement implies carrier's duty to defend general contractor named as additional insured.
Insurance Jul. 29, 1998
Safeway Insurance Co. v. Collins
To preserve subrogation rights before paying insured, insurer must join policyholder in suit against third parties.
Insurance Jul. 24, 1998
Parking Concepts Inc. v. Sheldon (Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co.)
No right to jury trial in garnishment proceeding even if insurance coverage issues exist.
Insurance Jul. 23, 1998
West American Insurance Co. v. AV&S Inc.
Insurer must defend companies not directly excluded by auto exclusion clause.
Insurance Jul. 16, 1998
Colorado Division of Insurance v. Midwest Mutual Insurance Co.
Commissioner's interpretation that statute required insurer to notify insured of its underwriting policy is reasonable.
Insurance Jul. 10, 1998
Liebelt v. Penkhus Volvo-Mazda
Seller of automobiles isn't required to determine if potential purchaser has liability insurance before purchase.
Insurance Jul. 10, 1998
Employers Fire Insurance Company v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company
Injuries sustained in an accident en route to doctors office is covered under workers compensation, if part of job.
Insurance Jul. 8, 1998
Peterman v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Insurer is bound by judgment obtained by insured against uninsured motorist and must pay uninsured motorist claim.
Insurance Jul. 8, 1998
Vining v. Enterprise Financial Group Inc.
Legitimate dispute doesn't act as shield against bad faith claim where there is sufficient evidence of bad faith.
Insurance Jul. 8, 1998
Border Bolt Company Inc. v. Twin City Fire Insurance Company
Order
Insurance Jun. 25, 1998