Insurance Litigation

Areas of Focus

Agent defalcation Agent disputes Arbitration & mediation Bad faith allegations Breach of fiduciary duty Breach of policy Denials & disclaimers of coverage Errors & omissions insurance Escrow disputes Examinations under oath Homeowner’s insurance Indemnification

Insurer appointed counsel for insureds Life insurance Policy application misrepresentations Policy exclusions, exceptions & conditions Property, hazard & casualty insurance Rescission & cancellation Reservation of rights Salvage & recoupment Subrogation Title insurance Underwriter defense, including coverage disputes

Representative Matters

• Obtained settlement in mediation from life insurer on behalf of widow and infant children of man who died before issuance of the life insurance policy
• Obtained favorable settlement from agent and its errors and omissions carrier in insurer’s action alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligence
• Obtained rescission of an insurance policy due to the insured’s fraud during the underwriting process
• Awarded money judgment in favor of title insurer against individual, arising from misconduct in connection with real estate sale
• Routinely awarded summary judgment dismissing actions alleging breach of insurance policy