Best Practices in PIP Reimbursement and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Subrogation Claims — Washington
Suzanne Pierce What is Subrogation? Subrogation reflects apportionment of fault for an automobile accident, allowing an insurer of a fault-free party to recover from the insurer of the at-fault party, while also promoting full compensation of the injured claimant. The logistics can be complex: Initially, the claimant’s own…
Oregon Court of Appeals Awards Attorney Fees in Additional Insured Coverage Action
Shayna Eagle We continue to follow the West Hills Dev. Co. v. Chartis Claims, Inc. case. In February, Chris Parker told you about the Oregon Supreme Court’s holding earlier this year reaffirming insurers’ broad duty to defend an alleged additional insured based on vague allegations in the complaint.
Defense verdict obtained in Clackamas County wrongful death case
Shareholders Dan Hasson and Chris Parker obtained a defense verdict for their clients, owners/founders of a non-profit animal sanctuary, following trial held in Oregon City, Oregon, in October 2016. The case involved a workplace fatality, for which the plaintiff estate sought damages exceeding $6 million. Dan and Chris…
Unreasonable Denial of Coverage or Benefits Required for IFCA Acceptance
William Earle Keith M. Liguori All agree that Washington’s Insurance Fair Conduct Act (“IFCA”) mandates that a court to grant attorney fees and allows the court to award triple damages if an insurer acts unreasonably in denying a claim for coverage or payment of benefits.