Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith

Motion to dismiss granted in favor of residential real estate appraisers accused of negligence.

Suit was dismissed against Insurer in small claims trial related to blasting work performed by Insured.

A nationwide provider of training and continuing education courses to members of law enforcement and public safety alleged that our insurance agent failed to advise them of event cancellation insurance and failed to procure insurance to cover the cancellation of any the seminar/classes they had across the nation. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of our client based on the statute of limitations.

Obtained summary Judgment in favor of insurance agent based on claims of a failure to advise regarding insurance coverage.

Obtained jury verdict in favor of insurer in coverage claim.

Obtained defense verdict in a two-day personal injury and UIM jury trial arising from a multi-vehicle collision which involved a fatality.  

Defense of an insurance broker who secured insurance for a chemical storage tank manufacturer. The tank manufacturer was sued by four plaintiffs alleging injury from exposure to benzene via their faulty tanks with alleged exposure dating back to the 1970’s and 1980’s.

Motion for summary judgment granted by Northern District of Ohio in insurance coverage matter regarding the scope of tortfeasor’s employment.

After obtaining dismissal of negligent claims against an insurance agent/broker of disability insurance based contributory negligence pursuant to choice of law and statute of limitations, the judgment was affirmed on appeal after oral argument.

Dismissed appeal for lack of jurisdiction because Bankruptcy Appellate Panel’s order remanding for completion of liability phase was not final for purposes of 28 U.S.C. § 158(d)(1).

Successfully obtained summary judgment for life insurance agency for failing to procure and maintain life insurance for the plaintiff’s deceased husband based on the expiration of the statute of limitations.

Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of insurance company regarding coverage dispute.

Defendant mental health services and housing to individuals with mental health issues. Defendant filed an eviction case against the resident Plaintiff for non-payment of rent. Plaintiff filed a pro se Counterclaim alleging entitlement to the security deposit, as well as alleging property damage and physical injury. Eviction was granted and magistrate dismissed Plaintiff's counterclaim.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of insurance agency defending claims of negligent failure to write appropriate insurance.

Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of an insurance agent and insurance carrier facing claims of negligence and breach of contract, respectively.

Obtained dismissal on behalf of a a broker of disability insurance facing claims of negligent procurement of insurance.

Obtained a judgment in the amount of $3 million in an insurance coverage dispute.

Successful insurance coverage matter regarding duty to defend and indemnify.

Early dismissal of insurance agency on claims of negligence and malpractice for lack of federal jurisdiction

Granting motion to sever third party claims against title insurance agent in class action alleging improper application of title insurance rate

Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company v. Youth Alive, Inc.

Defendant appealed adverse trial court judgment of denial of insurance coverage

Defense of declaratory judgment action for denial of coverage

Defense of insurance coverage claim involving damage to insured dwelling during burglary

N. Jackson-Brown, Admrx. of E/O E. Brown v. United States Liability Insurance Co.

Third-Party Plaintiff appealed denial of insurance coverage for liquor liability based upon the assault, battery and firearms exclusion from adverse trial court judgment.

Prosecution of subrogation claim for failure of defendant to properly size a sewer by-pass pump resulting in sewage backup.

Defense of uninsured motorist personal injury liability claim

Defense of insurance coverage bad faith claim. Reversing judgment of trial court granting summary judgment in favor of defendant insurer on plaintiff’s breach of contract and bad faith claims.

Charles J. Ozvath v. The Buckeye Union Insurance Company

Defendant appealed adverse trial court’s finding of coverage of duty to defend and attorney fees.

Emery Conn, et al. v. I.G. Concrete Inc. and Maxum Indemnity Company

Client appealed adverse trial court judgment regarding default from a void judgment.

Defense of catastrophic fire property damage and lost profits claim

Defense of coverage duty to defense claim.