Lit Watch


February 26, 2024

The ambiguity in a catch-all exclusion could not be resolved using the principle of ejusdem generis.

February 19, 2024

The policyholders tried to argue that the allegations of negligence against them overrode application of the motor vehicle exclusion in their homeowners policy.

February 12, 2024

If there is potential for coverage, the insurer must defend.

February 05, 2024

The "Locations Not Insured" Exclusion in the policy for an insured's primary residence had an exception for residence employees injured while working at a premises other than the primary residence.

January 29, 2024

A woman in Tennessee who suffered hearing loss was statutorily required to give written notice within 15 days of learning of her injury.

January 22, 2024

A commercial property policyholder had not complied with all of the policy conditions before the property was damaged in a fire.

January 15, 2024

When two policies are involved in an auto loss, which policy provides coverage?

January 11, 2024

Coverage for a fire loss was conditioned on the presence of certain fire protection systems "in complete working order."

January 08, 2024

A commercial auto insurer refused to pay policy limits to the employee of an insured because the employee was not in close proximity to the insured vehicle when he was injured.

January 02, 2024

The Court of Appeals of Michigan found a tow truck driver was not occupying the vehicle while he was operating the truck's control levers.